Languages, Cultures and Business

Gain an in-depth understanding of business, management, and organisational issues while developing fluency in your chosen language. At Leeds, you can study business with one of ten world languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Thai.
Following intensive language training, your year abroad will further enhance your linguistic skills and deepen your understanding of the markets and business culture of your host country. You’ll combine technical expertise with an understanding of the local business environments, and develop your awareness of the challenges faced by organisations operating across the globe. In your final year project you’ll explore market and organisational issues with specific reference to your chosen language and country.
By combining business with language, communication and professional skills, you’ll be prepared for an international career in global business.
Specialist facilities
The world class Brotherton Library holds a wide variety of manuscript, archive and early printed material in its Special Collections– valuable assets for your independent research. Our additional library resources are also excellent, and the University Library offers a comprehensive training programme to help you make the most of them.
Our fully equipped Language Centre includes digital language labs, audio/video practice booths and Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL). We also have our Electronic Resource Information Centre, which features specialised computing facilities for translation studies, and Interpreter Training Suites offering you the chance to explore a career in interpreting.