The course is both useful and enjoyable, and will be of interest to a wide range of pupils, from those who are thinking of a degree course in languages to those for whom it will provide an additional useful skill. A language can be effectively combined with many other subjects, whether artistic or scientific. As well as pure language degree courses, universities offer many courses that include a modern language element. The ability to understand and speak other languages opens many doors, and is invaluable in many professions, from secretarial work to international banking and more. Graduates who also have a language qualification prove infinitely more marketable.