Languages, Cultures and Economics

Combine fluency in your chosen language with an in-depth understanding of economic issues in business, society and public life. At Leeds, you can study economics with one of nine world languages: Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Thai.
Intensive language training will prepare you for your year abroad where you’ll further enhance your linguistic skills and expand your understanding of the political and economic structures of your host country. You’ll combine theoretical knowledge with observations based on your experiences and sharpen your awareness of the challenges faced by societies across the globe. In your final year project you’ll explore economic and societal issues with specific reference to your chosen language and country.
Through combining the study of economics with language and professional skills, this degree will prepare you for an international career in many sectors.
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.
If you’re choosing to study a language as part of your joint honours degree, our Language Zone gives you access to free learning resources, including space for personal study, language learning software, and video, audio, books and magazines. You'll also have access to our translation computer labs equipped with specialist software and our interpreter training booths to explore different career options.