What can I do with a degree in…..
Modern Languages
Graduate employers report placing considerable value on graduates who have studied languages and people
who study Languages certainly enter a wide variety of jobs. You will gain a range of valuable skills from your
course: language and communication, critical analysis, accuracy, group work and learn how to research and
extract what is important from information and how to work effectively without close supervision. From
your year abroad, there is always the potential to increase independence, cultural understanding and
resilience, as well as acquire good memories and a wealth of experience with which to impress employers!
Why Warwick?
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Warwick consistently ranks in the top 10 universities targeted by Britain’s Top 100
Graduate recruiters
Warwick is ranked 8th in the UK for Modern Languages & Linguistics in the Guardian
University Guide 2015
What do Modern Languages graduates do?
Six months after graduating
Jobs of 2013 graduates included:
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Specialist translator Account
Aftersales Retention Analyst
French Post Sales Advisor
Global Dealer Support
Human Resources Support Worker
Learning Support Assistant
Multilingual Administrator
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Support Consultant - IT Recruitment
Marketing Intern
Linguistic Validation Project Manager
Assistant Development Officer
Editorial Assistant
CASE Graduate Trainee Fundraiser
Asia Regional Policy Officer
Sectors where graduates were working included:
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Advertising and marketing
Education
Legal services
Finance
Publishing
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Retail
Recruitment and human resources
Public sector / local government
PR
Translation
Courses 2013 graduates progressed into included:
MA in Professional Language and Intercultural Studies, LLM in International Law, PGCE: German
with Spanish, MA Translation and Interpreting, MA International Cultural Policy and Management,
Professional Diploma in Marketing, MA Broadcast Journalism, PGCE Primary.
Given that 92% of Warwick Graduates end
up in either employment or further study,
and that 70% of graduate recruiters do not
require graduates to have a specific degree,
perhaps the most important question to ask
is not:
“What degree will get me a graduate job?”
but
“How can I make the most of my time at
Warwick so that I can get the job I want?”
Graduate recruiters tell us that what they
want from applicants is:
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A good degree from a good University
Work experience
Involvement in extra-curricular activities
The ability to describe and articulate their
unique achievements and skills
At Warwick you have the opportunity to
access all of the above to support you in
achieving your goals.
Whilst it’s up to you to utilise your time here to ensure you get a good job or place in further study,
every support is available to help you achieve your goals:
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Academic study skills support
Careers support from our professionally trained staff
Opportunities to meet recruiters and attend events
More than 200 clubs and societies
Help finding work experience
Free careers support for three years after graduation
A recent UKCES report found that 17% of hard to fill vacancies were attributable to a lack of language
skills and a Confederation of British Industry employee report found that 7 out of 10 businesses
value foreign language skills amongst their workers.
Find out about career paths and employment destinations of recent graduates from the University of
Warwick: go.warwick.ac.uk/whatdowarwickgradsdo