Program Overview
The Degree in Applied Languages from Universidad Europea del Atlántico focuses on developing multilingualism and work-ready skills. It offers a trilingual study program with specialization options in language education or business environments. The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical internships, preparing students for a range of career opportunities in language teaching, translation, and communication.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Universidad Europea del Atlántico offers a Degree in Applied Languages designed for students seeking a professional profile as language specialists. The program aims to develop productive and receptive mastery of various languages and their application in diverse work environments. Key features include a trilingual study program (C2 English and Spanish, C1 in a second foreign language – French or German), the possibility of achieving C1 in a third foreign language (French or German), and specialization options in Languages and educational environments (MLENyENTEDU) or Languages and business environments (MLENyENTEMP). Internships (12 credits) and the development of computing and information skills are emphasized. Modern facilities, including a language laboratory and computer labs with advanced software, support practical competence development.
Outline:
The four-year Degree in Applied Languages is structured into eight semesters. The curriculum includes core subjects and elective options.
First Year:
- Semester 1: English I (6 credits), French I/German I (6 credits), Applied Linguistics and Society (6 credits), Learning Strategies and ICT Competence (6 credits), Spanish Language and Communication I (6 credits). Total: 30 credits.
- Semester 2: English II (6 credits), French II/German II (6 credits), Applied Linguistics in Education (6 credits), Applied Computing (6 credits), Spanish Language and Communication II (6 credits). Total: 30 credits.
Second Year:
- Semester 1: English III (6 credits), French III/German III (6 credits), Descriptive Linguistics I (6 credits), Applied Documentation (6 credits), Applied Linguistics and Mind (6 credits). Total: 30 credits.
- Semester 2: English IV (6 credits), French IV/German IV (6 credits), Descriptive Linguistics II (6 credits), Linguistics Applied to Business (6 credits), Linguistics Applied to Technology (6 credits). Total: 30 credits.
Third Year:
- Semester 1: Sociolinguistics, Community and Ideology (6 credits), French V/German V (6 credits), Structure and Meaning of Languages (6 credits), Language Production B and C (6 credits), Elective I (EL) (6 credits). Elective options include: Language Teaching and Learning - MLEN and ENTEDU (EL) (6 credits), Corporate Organisation - MLEN and ENTEMP (EL) (6 credits), Specialised Language A and B (EL) (6 credits), Literature in English (EL) (6 credits). Total: 30 credits.
- Semester 2: Introduction to B-A Translation (6 credits), Language C and its Culture (French) / Language C and its Culture (German) (6 credits), Specialised Communication and Terminology (6 credits), Elective II (6 credits), Elective III (6 credits). Elective options include: Scientific and Technical Translation - MLEN y ENTEMP (EL) (6 credits), Legal and Financial Translation - MLEN y ENTEMP (EL) (6 credits), Literary and Humanistic Translation B-A (EL) (6 credits), Spanish Literature (EL) (6 credits), Analysis and Design of ICT-Driven Didactic Materials for FL Teaching and Learning (EL) - MLEN y ENTEDU (EL) (6 credits), Second Language Acquisition (6 credits). Total: 30 credits.
Fourth Year:
- Semester 1: Empirical Research Methods for the Study of Language (6 credits), Corpus Linguistics and Textual Analysis Tools (6 credits), History and Culture of English-Speaking Countries (6 credits), Editing and Revising (6 credits), Elective IV (6 credits). Elective options include: Content and Language Integrated Learning - MLEN and ENTEDU (EL) (6 credits), Fundamentals of Public Relations - MLEN and ENTEMP (EL) (6 credits), Audiovisual Translation and Localisation B-A (EL) (6 credits), B-A Translation I (EL) (6 credits), C-A Translation I (EL) (6 credits). Total: 30 credits.
- Semester 2: Intercomprehension and its Didactics (6 credits), Internship (12 credits), Final Project (6 credits), Elective V (6 credits). Elective options include: Curriculum Design, Planning and Assessment - MLEN y ENTEDU (EL) (6 credits), Language Services in Organisations - MLEN and ENTEMP (EL) (6 credits), B-A Translation II (EL) (6 credits), C-A Translation II (EL) (6 credits). Total: 30 credits.
Teaching:
The program utilizes a bilingual education model, with instruction in Spanish and English. Fifty percent of compulsory subjects are taught in English. Students also choose between French or German as a second foreign language, reaching a C1 level. Faculty encourage student involvement in campus life and project development to enhance professional development. The learning model emphasizes a solid theoretical-practical education. Numerous internship agreements with businesses complement the formal education.
Careers:
Graduates can pursue careers as: language teachers at various educational levels; writers, editors, correctors, and translators of oral and written texts; consultants for languages, communication, and protocol; linguistic and cultural mediators; designers of linguistic utilities in computer environments; translators specializing in areas like legal, financial, scientific, literary, or audiovisual fields; administrative assistants and archivists in multilingual environments; and linguistic policy makers.
Other:
The university highlights its commitment to innovation and knowledge transfer through the Centre for Research and Industrial Technology of Cantabria (CITICAN), a scientific foundation channeling RDI (Research, Development, and Innovation) from the institution. The degree awarded is a GRADUATE DEGREE IN APPLIED LANGUAGES from the European University of the Atlantic. Students need a B1 level in English for admission; no prior knowledge of French or German is required. The English language training allows students to reach a C2 level of proficiency.
The European University of the Atlantic (UNEATLANTICO) is a Spanish higher education institution dedicated to providing a comprehensive education grounded in academic excellence and practical skills. It offers official undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and operates within the Spanish university system. The university’s educational model emphasizes classroom-based learning, integrating information technology, communication, and hands-on training to prepare students for professional challenges. Additionally, it guarantees English proficiency and fosters teamwork, project management, and technological expertise.
UNEATLANTICO collaborates with industries and professionals to enhance students' readiness for the job market. Through real-world projects and partnerships, students gain practical experience and develop leadership and entrepreneurial skills. The university supports innovation and business initiatives by working with investment funds and providing resources for student startups.
The university boasts a diverse teaching faculty, including academics, researchers, and professionals from Spain and abroad. Its faculties cover Health Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities, and Polytechnic studies, offering a variety of academic programs to meet students' needs. UNEATLANTICO combines personalized attention with a dynamic learning environment, preparing students for success in competitive and innovative fields.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
To access the Degree in Applied Languages, students must prove a B1 level in English. No prior knowledge of French or German is required, although the program offers the possibility of studying French or German to a C1 level.
