Why study?

Rich in cultural heritage, Italy is a leading world economy. The Italian A degree from University of Leeds allows you to become fluent in Italian and acquire an in-depth knowledge of the history and culture of this vibrant country.

If you have an A-level in Italian, core modules will enable you to improve your language skills while introducing you to Italian history, culture and society. YouÕll then be able to tailor your degree to suit you, selecting from optional modules covering everything from Renaissance art and Dante to contemporary literature, linguistic varieties, cinema, material culture and Italian for business. YouÕll also spend a year in Italy to experience Italian culture first-hand.

Our expert tutors cover a wide variety of research interests, all of which inform their teaching. As a result we can offer flexible degrees that give you scope to pursue your interests Ð and we have excellent facilities to help you make the most of your time at Leeds.

Career opportunities

A degree in Italian will provide you not only with linguistic fluency, but will also equip you with skills of argument, analysis and effective communication. Employers will particularly value your confidence in different social environments, demonstrated by your year abroad. YouÕll also acquire a number of transferable skills, such as teamwork, presentation, written and oral communication, research and critical thinking.

Graduates have plenty of career options as a result, and they have gone on to work both in the UK and abroad in a variety of sectors. These include retail, education, IT, marketing and administration, management, international banking, business development and law. Others pursue more traditional careers for language graduates, such as translating, interpreting and teaching, or may move onto postgraduate studies in a variety of areas, ranging from marketing and management to translation and more academic subjects.