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Languages Work

The national information resource on careers with languages

Study options

You can develop your language skills, or pick up new languages, at various stages during your educational or working life. Whether you’re looking for information on the type of courses you can take at secondary school or college, want some help deciding on a degree, are looking further ahead and need advice on post-grad study, or want to find adult courses in your area, this section will guide you through the options available to you at each stage.

14-19

Here you’ll find information on GCSEs, A-Levels and the new Diploma in International Communication and Languages

Higher Education

This section will take you through the various options available to you at higher education institutions such as universities.

Continuing education

Whether it’s for a career change, a hobby or to get more out of your holidays abroad, many people choose to study languages in later life. This section takes you through the different ways in which you can do this.

Work experience and study abroad

Here you’ll find information on planning a gap year, and links to organisations that can help you to find work abroad.

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