Careers Resources

Careers Resources

Rhona Gibson

Rhona Gibson is our adviser for Modern Languages. Use the following resources to explore options with a degree in Modern Languages. If you would like further advice, please make an appointment with Rhona.

Modern Languages

What can I do with my degree? - Modern Languages (Prospects)

This article provides an overview of the skills gained throughout your degree, job options, career areas, further study, case studies, contacts and resources.

What Do Graduates Do? (UK)

Find out what graduates in your subject went on to do after graduation. This survey is carried out nationally every year.

Sample CV - Languages (5th year)

This is a sample CV for a final year Modern Languages student.

Chartered Institute of Linguists

The Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL) is the UK's Royal Charter body for language practitioners. It aims to enhance the recognition and promote the value of languages and language skills in the public interest.

Scotland's National Centre for Languages (SCILT)

Making space for languages

The Society of Authors Translators Association

The Translators Association (TA) provides a source of expert advice for individual literary translators and is also a collective voice representing the profession as a whole.

Institute for Translation and Interpretation

ITI is the only UK-based independent professional membership association for practising translators, interpreters and all those involved in supplying language services.

Translation and Interpreting

Resources on translating and interpreting.

Multilingual recruitment agencies

Recruitment agencies specialising in employment for graduates with languages.

Top Language Jobs

Recruitment agency specialising in positions for bi/multi language speakers across all sectors.

Using your language skills

An overview of career options requiring language skills.

Appointments bi-language

Specialises in vacancies for linguists. Posts are mainly based in London.

Hunterr.io

Search for jobs requiring Languages in the UK.

Looking for career options with your degree subject?

Here are some areas you might be interested in:

Don't forget that many graduate jobs are open to people from any degree subject. If you want to find out more, have a look at our Explore your options section or speak to one of our Careers Advisers.