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About Modern Languages at Leicester
https://le.ac.uk/modern-languages/about
The University of Leicester is currently ranked 7th in the country for Modern Languages by The Guardian's University Guide. We have teaching and research expertise in French, Italian, Spanish (including Latin America), and translation and interpreting. Find out more.
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New York Stories
https://le.ac.uk/modules/2024/en3149
Module code: EN3149 If the 20th century was the century of the city, then no city exercised a stronger grip on the literary imagination than New York.
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Famous names
https://le.ac.uk/english/about/famous-names
Learn more about some of the famous names associated with English at the University of Leicester, including Philip Larkin and Kingsley Amis. Find out about some of our notable graduates.
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Career opportunities
https://le.ac.uk/english/study/undergraduate/careers
The range of opportunities for graduates in English is vast. Our degrees are highly flexible and are valued by employers and by those who recruit future teachers. Find out how an English degree from the University of Leicester can help launch your career.
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Suggested reading
https://le.ac.uk/english/study/undergraduate/suggested-reading
During your first year at Leicester, you’ll study modules that will introduce you to the four fundamental areas of English – prose, poetry, drama and academic writing – as well as the skills and methodologies appropriate to each.
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Leicester scientist features in Canadian-British documentary providing new insights into life and death of Jumbo the elephant
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/leicester-scientist-features-in-canadian-british-documentary-providing-new-insights-into-life-and-death-of-jumbo-the-elephant
New insights into the life and mysterious death of Jumbo the elephant – a celebrity animal superstar whose story is said to have inspired the film ‘Dumbo’ – will be revealed in an international documentary featuring Dr Richard Thomas (pictured) from our School of...
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University of Leicester and NHS collaborate on young peoples awareness of urgent care
https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/january/university-of-leicester-and-nhs-collaborate-on-young-people2019s-awareness-of-urgent-care
A collaborative project between the University of Leicester and NHS organisations in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland and Derbyshire Health United has tested young people’s (18 – 25 year olds) awareness of NHS Urgent care services.
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Student profiles
https://le.ac.uk/modern-languages/study/undergraduate/student-profiles
Hear from former students about their experiences of studying Modern Languages at the University of Leicester
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Leicester responds to sector financial pressures
https://le.ac.uk/news/2025/june/leicester-responds-sector-financial-pressures
The University of Leicester has invited staff to share feedback on proposals to secure its long-term future, amid growing pressures on the Higher Education sector across the UK.
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Leaders in Co-creation?
https://le.ac.uk/rcmg/research-archive/leaders-in-cocreation
Leaders in co-creation? is a piece of research undertaken by Dr Louise Govier, MLA Museums Clore Leadership Fellow 2008-9.