Major in a language for your future

Want to see the world differently and connect with people on a whole new level?  As a language major, you’ll dive into immersive programs that help you master speaking and writing, all while exploring rich cultural stories—from classic literature to contemporary global media. Learning another language isn't just a hard skill—it’s your ticket to traveling more, thinking smarter and making connections that really matter.

A Degree That Opens Doors 

• Launch careers in education, healthcare, law, public service, business, and international affairs
• Work with global organizations, local governments, non-profits, and Fortune 500 companies
• Build sought-after skills in communication, cultural fluency, and critical thinking
• Shape policy, support communities, manage teams, and solve real-world problems
• Thrive in graduate programs in languages, diplomacy, policy, management, law, and healthcare
• Serve as a bridge across cultures—as educators, advocates, translators, and analysts

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From the Classroom to the World

What You’ll Experience: In our courses, you’re not just learning—you’re exploring ideas, identity, engaging culture, and growing together. Our active-learning approach and inclusive community set a standard for teaching excellence. 

Follow your passions. Gain real world experience and confidence

This is a degree that adapts to your goals—and takes you where you want to go. Our undergraduate students typically pair their language major with an adjacent degree to enhance their globalized skills and distinctive leadership profile. Popular pathways are pairings that make room for study abroad, service learning, and an internship or research capstone within four years:

• Business Minor
• Global Health Minor
• International Human Rights & Security Minor
• Law, Jurisprudence and the State Minor
• Museum Studies Certificate
• Nonprofit Management & Leadership Certificate
• Public Policy & Management Minor
• Sustainability Certificate (Tourism, Environment, Food) with Capstone
• Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) Certification
• Women's and Gender Studies Minor

How to Study Abroad

Careers you didn’t know you could have. UGA graduates in French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish find meaningful work in diverse sectors—from medical offices and school districts to global firms and government agencies. They've landed jobs as analysts at the FBI, teaching assistants in France or Spain, marketing interns for city transit, and client solutions associates at global firms. Others pursue advanced degrees at institutions like Johns Hopkins and UGA in fields such as international policy or business, speech-language pathology, and environmental resources. 

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