Presentation
The Bachelor’s Degree in Foreign Languages was created in the year 2009/2010 in order to train professionals with a deep linguistic, literary, historic and sociocultural knowledge of the studied foreign languages: English as a first language, and French, German or Portuguese as a second and/or third language.
It should be noted the significant oral and written expression and comprehension skills achieved during the four years of the degree.
Our Degree, which has been designed to meet our students’ requirements, provides training based in the effective theory and practice incorporation, integrating different competences through the descriptive and analytical contents, experiences, knowledges, and skills combination in the given languages and cultures. Thus, we offer an intensive training for the labour market, which is demanding more and more knowledge on foreign languages and their literary and sociocultural context.
Main Objective
The primary aim of this degree is to equip students with strong linguistic, sociocultural, analytical and expressive skills in several modern foreign languages. Throughout the programme, students develop oral and written comprehension and expression capabilities in the languages they study, along with an understanding of the literary, historical, and cultural contexts of those languages.
Students choose and train in three foreign languages from options such as English, French, German, and Portuguese, with intensive practice and study designed to deepen both synchronous (contemporary) and diachronic (historical) knowledge of these languages and their literatures.
Qualification
Professional and Academic Prospects
Graduates can pursue careers in areas such as:
- International departments and foreign trade
- Human resources and marketing
- Teaching and language instruction
- Linguistic consultancy
- Publishing, editing, and proofreading
- Public service and cultural heritage management
- Diplomatic services or international relations
- Advertising and communication sectors
Overall, the degree prepares students for roles that require advanced linguistic competence, cultural insight, and communication skills in a multilingual and globalised professional environment.
Structure and Distribution of Credits
The curriculum is structured to combine theory and practice by integrating descriptive and analytical content with real‑usage experiences and skills, preparing graduates to meet the demands of a labour market increasingly requiring advanced foreign language competency.
In the fourth year, students can direct their education towards a specific focus, such as linguistic analysis, literary‑cultural studies, or other specialised areas through elective courses.