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Alumni

Welcome to the alumni pages of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures

Our students remain valued part of our community after their graduation. These pages detail how our alumni can keep in touch and participate in the work of the School, and allow potential and current students to see where a Durham modern languages degree might lead. 

  • Undergraduate employability

    A BA in Modern Languages from Durham will provide you with an impressive and unique portfolio of cultural knowledge, transferable skills and placement experiences that is much valued by employers worldwide.
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  • Postgraduate careers

    Our masters and PhD programmes give graduates an excellent chance of success in the competitive graduate labour market. Some remain within the Higher Education sector while others will use their specialist knowledge or generic skills to have successful careers in other fields.
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Undergraduate employability

A BA in Modern Languages from Durham will provide you with an impressive and unique portfolio of cultural knowledge, transferable skills and placement experiences that is much valued by employers worldwide.
Map made up of different books

Postgraduate careers

Our masters and PhD programmes give graduates an excellent chance of success in the competitive graduate labour market. Some remain within the Higher Education sector while others will use their specialist knowledge or generic skills to have successful careers in other fields.
Alumni standing in the middle of a shopping street
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Keep in touch

We're keen to maintain contact with alumni. You can follow us on social media for all our news: Facebook: @MLACdurham / Twitter: @MLACdurham / Instagram: @durhammlac

Please write to us if you have a story to tell about how your degree opened doors for you, or if you’re interested in contributing to the School by giving a talk to current students.
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Donations

Alumni donations allow us to offer scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate study, and bursaries to support student travel, book purchase and other opportunities.

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Get in touch

Find out more about our undergraduate and postgraduate opportunities at The School of Modern Languages and Cultures.

  • Undergraduate enquiries
  • Postgraduate enquiries
  • Other enquiries

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