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Faculty of Arts and Humanities of University of Porto

speciality: Modern Languages

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What Is a Modern Languages Degree?

Nowadays, more and more students start to pursue a degree in modern languages. A modern languages degree is not only related to learning a new language but also understand the cultural context of the countries in which the language is spoken. 

Candidates studying a modern languages course will also be given knowledge and experience of the political and historical contexts of a particular region. On top of that, the use of literary texts and media will develop not only their skills but also their perception about learning a different language.

Benefits of a Modern Languages Degree

Due to the increased globalisation, there is a high demand for modern languages graduates. The ability to communicate in another language and understand its background is a major advantage.

Modern Language courses are designed to give students transferable skills, which can be applied in all areas of activity. Candidates will have high communication skills, accompanied by data collection and interpreting skills, which are appreciated by employers, regardless of your career choice.

Modern Languages Degree Structure

Modern Languages Degrees are four years commitments, out of which one semester or a year should be spent abroad – in a partnered institution. This gives students the opportunity to practice the language they are studying and understand a new culture. 

Modern Languages is a degree that can be studied either as a single honour degree or a joint honour degree. This gives students the ability to combine modern language with another course such as politics, literature, history and many others. 

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  • French and ...
    Portuguese
    João
    it was ok

    I like my college a lot. I feel happy there and will recommend it to my future children. What I like most is the teachers and the classes. Every Friday we have a get-together with college students.

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    Programme: French and Portuguese
    Degree: Short Course
    Graduation: 2023
    Delivery Type: On Campus
    Campus: Porto
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  • MODERN LANGUAGES ...
    AND CULTURES
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    It's not as practical as one would expect.

    The classes were too big and the curriculum should be updated more frequently. Professors tried their best, but some were not the greatest. Choosing your schedule is easy and offers more flexiblity. It’s well located.

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    Programme: MODERN LANGUAGES AND CULTURES
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2016
    Delivery Type: On Campus
    Campus: Porto
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  • Applied Languages
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    Lack of prospects

    This bachelors course has bad professors and no master’s to continue the studies. Everyone has to change institutions to keep studying and the classes we have are the same for everybody else, por instance, English classes are the same for business students as well as literature students which means it is not made for this particular program, it’s just a general English class. But there’s many critics to be made.

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    Programme: Applied Languages
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2020
    Delivery Type: On Campus
    Campus: Porto
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  • Spanish and ...
    Business Management
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    Línguas Aplicadas FLUP

    The course of “Línguas Aplicadas – Relações Empresariais” performed below all expectations. The subjects are not focused on preparing the student for the work market, instead, it seems as if you were learning languages and cultures. Lacks teachers who have experience in modern business, so they do not give you any tools for entering the job market. As this is a course in Universidade do Porto, one of the best in the country, it is, without doubt, a big disappointment. I would not recommend, it unless it goes under big changes. Even for internships, you don’t have any help from the faculty, as there are no partnerships and they don’t check if you are really doing the internship or accompany you in any matter.

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    Programme: Spanish and Business Management
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 2018
    Delivery Type: On Campus
    Campus: Porto
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  • French and ...
    Portuguese
    Maria
    I really enjoyed the course!

    I had very good teachers, the classes were very interesting. For someone like me, who lived in a very small town, the journey I took at this college was very enriching. I enjoyed the city and student life.

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    Programme: French and Portuguese
    Degree: Bachelor's
    Graduation: 1983
    Delivery Type: On Campus
    Campus: Porto
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