Bachelor of Arts Honors in Modern Languages and Cultural Studies (MLCS) Degree Program Guide

The BA Honors Program in Modern Languages and Cultural Studies is a degree of specialization. It offers exceptional students the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of their area of major study and to make this knowledge their own through the completion of a faculty-guided Honors Essay in their final year. If you’re interested in graduate studies, working closely with faculty members, and delving deeper into your undergraduate studies, this is the right program for you.

Modern Languages and Cultural Studies (MLCS) is the study of languages, cultures, texts, and contexts. How do I say "welcome" in Arabic, Italian, or Swedish? How do the arts reflect cultural traditions? How can we better communicate across borders? What does language say about our changing society? Find answers to these questions and many more as an MLCS student. Gain a rich and immersive educational experience that combines language proficiency with cultural insight. This program will equip you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in an interconnected world.

Academic Requirements for MLCS Honors students

  • For full details about MLCS Honors degree requirements, and information about taking MLCS as a Combined Honors program, please visit the department website.

The University of Alberta Calendar will always contain the most up-to-date degree requirements for your program, and your requirements are determined by the calendar year you were admitted in.

What kinds of courses can

  • MLCS 210 - Approaches to Cultural Studies
  • MLCS 231 - Language and Power
  • MLCS 300 - Introduction to Translation
  • MLCS 345 - Video Games across Cultures
  • MLCS 400 - The History of Translation
  • MLCS 473 - Cultural Representations, World Media and Ethics
  • MLCS 495 - Honors Thesis

What kinds of careers can you pursue with a MLCS Honors degree?

There are many different fields and career paths that students can pursue with a Modern Languages and Cultural Studies Honors degree. From cultural affairs to translation, graduates are equipped with intercultural communication, research and critical thinking skills to name a few, that are assets in today’s job market. Although there is a list of career options below, it is important to understand that careers are not linear. Intentionally engaging in a variety of activities and following your curiosities will open new opportunities that you might not have expected. To learn more about how you can put your Arts degree to work, stop by the HUB Career Centre (8917 HUB Mall) for more information.

  • Translator & Interpreter
  • Copy Editor
  • Policy Analyst
  • Foreign Service Officer
  • Cultural Program Director
  • Museum Curator
  • Cultural Event Coordinator
  • Community Advocate
  • International Sales & Marketing Coordinator
  • Localization Specialist
  • Educator (Professor, Secondary or Primary)
  • Diplomat or Foreign Service Officer
  • Cultural Affairs Specialist
  • International Aid Worker
  • Hospitality Manager
  • Public Relations Specialist
  • +More!

Interested in gaining work experience related to your career goals? If so, apply to Arts Work Experience to gain full-time, PAID, work experience before you graduate!

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