Modern Languages and Business Studies BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Modern Languages and Business Studies BA (Hons)
This Modern Languages and Business Studies BA Honours degree will equip you with the skills and knowledge that are highly prized by employers.
Flexible language choices
Study one or two languages and develop near-native fluency through engaging, practical learning. Youll have the opportunity to study the cultures of the languages you choose through a range of optional modules.
Choose from the following languages:
Chinese or Japanese
French
German
Portuguese (from beginners level only)
Spanish
You could continue learning a language y...
This Modern Languages and Business Studies BA Honours degree will equip you with the skills and knowledge that are highly prized by employers.<br/><br/>Flexible language choices<br/>Study one or two languages and develop near-native fluency through engaging, practical learning. Youll have the opportunity to study the cultures of the languages you choose through a range of optional modules.<br/><br/>Choose from the following languages:<br/>Chinese or Japanese<br/>French<br/>German<br/>Portuguese (from beginners level only)<br/>Spanish<br/><br/>You could continue learning a language you have studied before and/or try something completely new.<br/><br/>Business Management<br/>Understand the principles and practice of business management through topics such as:<br/>understanding work and organisations<br/>marketing<br/>human resource management<br/>Benefit from the flexibility of an optional Year Abroad or UK Careers Placement<br/><br/>Shape your degree to suit your personal and professional goals with one of three flexible options. You can choose to: <br/>spend a year abroad in your third year to develop your language skills among native speakers and experience a different culture <br/>undertake a Careers Placement Year in the UK in your third year to gain valuable work experience<br/>complete your degree in 3 years without spending time on a Year Abroad or on a Careers Placement Year<br/><br/>Regardless of what you choose to do, you will confirm this with us in Stage 2 after receiving guidance and support.<br/><br/>Study with us and become a confident linguist, ready to embark on your career journey as a global citizen.<br/><br/>Find out more about other undergraduate programmes on the School of Modern Languages website.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site (Newcastle)
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
TN92
Institution Code
N21
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,B,B,B
Including French, German or Spanish. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent). Where a candidate wishes to study a single language from beginners level and does not have a language at Higher Grade, then National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) is required in a language. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.
Access to HE Diploma
D:30,M:15
A minimum of 30 level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 level 3 credits at Merit is required. Evidence of study in the relevant languages to the required level is also required. GCSE Maths grade B or 6 is also required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
With Higher Level French or German or Spanish at grade 6 or above. Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. Where a candidate wishes to study a single language from beginners level and does not have a language at IB Higher Level then Grade 5 in a language at IB Standard Level is required.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applicants will be considered on an individual basis. B or 6 in GCSE Mathematics required. Evidence of study in the relevant language at A Level or equivalent is also required. Where a candidate wishes to study a single language from beginners level then a grade B or 6 in a language at GCSE is required.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1,H2,H2,H3,H3
Including French, German or Spanish at H2. Ordinary Level Mathematics at grade O2 required if not offered at Higher Level. Where a candidate wishes to study a single language from beginners level and does not have a language at Higher Level, then grade O2 in a language at Ordinary Level is required.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,M2,M2
Including French, German or Spanish. GCSE Mathematics (minimum grade B or 6) is also required. Where a candidate wishes to study a language from beginners level and is not studying a Principal Subject in a language, then B or 6 in a modern foreign language at GCSE is required.
Extended Project
If you offer a Level 3 Extended Project Qualification, we will vary our offer to recognise this. The EPQ can be in any topic.
A level
A,B,B
To include French, German or Spanish with B or 6 in GCSE Mathematics. Where a candidate wishes to study a single language from beginners level and is not studying an A Level in a foreign modern language then B or 6 in a language at GCSE is required.
T Level
Not Accepted
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