Modern Languages WITHOUT a year abroad

Is it possible to do a degree in modern languages, or a law and languages degree without spending a year abroad? I love languages and really want to take them to degree level but the year abroad is putting me off applying. Are there any universities that can accommodate this? What should I do?

Reply 1

Jamin

What? The year abroad is what i look forward to most! How can you learn a foreign language without wanting to spend time in a country where it is spoken? Whats the point?

To answer your quesiton though, i think Erasmus is optional

Reply 2

Redpanda91

Why is the year abroad putting you off? Just wondering. It put me off for ages too but I'm gonna go and do it :smile:

Umm unis usually say only in exceptional circumstances can you not do the year abroad.

Reply 3

iamtheeggman

Would it not be a major disadvantage not to do the year abroad.
I'm sure there's probably SOMEWHERE you could do it i guess but what's the point in doing a language for a degree and not doing it!

Reply 4

dark<>horizon

I was like that approx one year ago...but i got over it. And am applying to a modern languages degree this year.

Reply 5

jonnythemoose

Well, I think you're crazy...but I'm pretty sure UCL offer a course without a year abroad. And there are a few other places that do the same...try a google search :smile:

Reply 6

missbennet88

You don't have to do the year abroad if you don't want to. I'm not doing the year abroad and I'm doing fine with my studies.