BA Linguistics and Portuguese, Manchester University

If you're fascinated by the science of language and eager to develop skills for a Portuguese-speaking environment, this course might be perfect. It covers how languages arise, change, and die, along with insights into how children acquire their first language and what occurs when speakers of different languages come into contact. You'll gain advanced linguistic skills in European and Brazilian Portuguese and explore the culture, history, and politics of Portuguese-speaking countries. A unique feature is a year spent in a Portuguese-speaking country, which will help consolidate your language skills and cultural understanding. The course is also designed to cultivate transferable skills in quantitative methods, making it suitable for various career paths in language, linguistics, and related fields.