Speaking a number of different languages gives you the intercultural skills you need in today’s global world. Studying an alternative language, like Danish, Dutch, Icelandic, Norwegian or Swedish, at UCL means you can learn a new language from scratch and get an insight into a culture not many people know much about. You can take advantage of the departments' close links with Dutch, Flemish and Scandinavian universities and spend the third year of your degree abroad, in Holland, Flanders Denmark, Sweden, Norway or Iceland - a great way of meeting new friends, gaining international life experience and perfecting your linguistic and  intercultural skills.

Alternative Languages at UCL: Year Abroad in the Netherlands, Belgium or Scandinavia - Video

Speaking a number of different languages gives you the intercultural skills you need in today’s global world. Studying an alternative language, like Danish, Dutch, Icelandic, Norwegian or Swedish, at UCL means you can learn a new language from scratch and get an insight into a culture not many people know much about. This means you will not only stand out on the job market, but you will also have something really valuable to offer when you graduate.

Alternative Languages at UCL: the Student Experience - Video

Speaking a number of different languages gives you the intercultural skills you need in today’s global world. Studying an alternative language, like Danish, Dutch, Icelandic, Norwegian or Swedish, at UCL means you can learn a new language from scratch and get an insight into a culture not many people know much about. Teaching and learning alternative languages at UCL is highly interactive, from fun-filled classes to cutting edge learning technology.

Alternative Languages at UCL: Interactive Language Learning - Video

UCL houses the largest Centre for Dutch Studies in the English-speaking world. The department, founded in 1919, was the first of its kind in the UK. Today it offers a full range of undergraduate and graduate degree programmes and is an acknowledged centre of excellence in both teaching and research in the field of Dutch and Flemish language and culture. UCL also houses the most comprehensive Dutch library in the English-speaking world and hosts an annual Writer in Residence scheme with acclaimed Dutch writers coming over from the Netherlands and working with students.

Studying Dutch and Scandinavian Languages in London at UCL - Video

Studying Dutch and Scandinavian Languages in London at UCL - Video

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