School of Languages and Social Sciences - Aston University courses

...Personal development As well as gaining near-native fluency in Spanish, this course helps you to develop team working skills, presentation and communication skills...

...(makers of NIVEA amongst other products) Spanish/English/French Translators at companies such as Volkswagen and freelance work Bilingual Marketing Assistant at...

...This, coupled with the resources of Latin America and Spanish investment in that region, means that the Spanish language is very important in terms...

...deal of flexibility – with the option of studying, working, undertaking a teaching assistantship or combining several of this options! Recent work placements...

...sector in your third year of study. You will gain invaluable experience which will set you apart from other graduates. The placement year can be in the...

...our programmes concentrate on the biological aspects of health and welfare, with emphasis on biomedical, environmental and economic problems or challenges...

...You will gain knowledge about the institutions, processes and concepts of politics as well as a general insight into how these affect society...

...year to employ our placement students. Career prospects Our graduates are in demand from a wide range of employers where a sound understanding of societies...

...as well as Postgraduate research (PhD etc). For example, our recent Graduates are employed in a variety of areas including: Sainsbury's, Abbey...

...Studies generally revolve around lecture classes in the first two years, and there are opportunities for group and collaborative work. Students undertake...

...which include immunology, microbiology, cancer studies, cell biology, molecular genetics, vaccine and drug development and pharmacology. International Relations At Aston...

...Our Aims. Many of the key questions in today's world concern the way in which states, peoples and religions relate to each other. How and why do they become enemies or allies?...

...A research project in the final year helps develop initiative, independence of thought, self-reliance, and team-work skills and fosters the ability...

...African Development Bank in Uganda, TNS (market research.) Recent English Language placements include: Language assistant in Spain and a Teaching assistant in Japan...

...relationship between the public, private and voluntary sectors. Considerable emphasis is also given to understanding public policy implications for urban and rural...

...Recent International Relations placements include: HM Inspectorate of Constabulary, Ministry of Defence, Audit Commission, working with local...

...during the third year , with modules directly related to professional communication. A number of elective modules are offered during the...

...You have the opportunity to develop your skills through access to computer-aided learning (CAL) packages in our computing laboratory. Specialisation...

...specialist professional skills and expertise, and a broad intellectual training. Key benefits English At Aston, you can study English Language as a half-programme...

...of this valuable experience. Personal development This course helps you to develop team working skills, presentation and communication skills...