Languages, Cultures and Philosophy

Combine fluency in a language with the ability to analyse complex concepts and arguments. At Leeds, you can study philosophy with nine world languages: Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Thai.
Philosophy will sharpen your understanding of languages and cultures by challenging how we understand the world. You’ll study great thinkers and explore key philosophical questions in logic, language, ethics, politics, and the arts. You'll reach a professional standard in your chosen language through intensive learning and your residence abroad. You’ll also explore cultures across the globe, while focusing on the countries where your chosen language is spoken. In your final year, you can enhance your translation skills or business language and develop your final year project.
Combining rigorous thinking with communication and professional skills, this joint honours prepares 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.