Modern Languages and International Relations Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Modern Languages and International Relations Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Prepare for an internationally-focused career with our Modern Languages and International Relations BA Honours degree. Languages play a central role in international relations by facilitating the sharing of ideas and negotiation. On this degree you'll have the opportunity to:
* explore other languages, cultures and societies
* develop a better understanding of the nature and significance of politics and international relations
#### Flexible language choices
During your degree you’ll develop proficiency in reading and listening, wr...
Prepare for an internationally-focused career with our Modern Languages and International Relations BA Honours degree. Languages play a central role in international relations by facilitating the sharing of ideas and negotiation. On this degree you'll have the opportunity to:
* explore other languages, cultures and societies
* develop a better understanding of the nature and significance of politics and international relations
#### Flexible language choices
During your degree you’ll develop proficiency in reading and listening, writing and speaking, and mediating skills in one or two languages.
Choose from:
* Chinese or Japanese
* French
* German
* Portuguese (from beginner’s level only)
* Spanish
You could continue learning a language you have studied before or try something completely new.
#### International relations
Alongside your language choices you’ll study global issues such as power, race and gender. You'll expand your international outlook and gain a wider perspective on international affairs and interactions.
#### Benefit from the flexibility of an optional Year Abroad or UK Careers Placement
Shape your degree to suit your personal and professional goals with one of three flexible options. You can choose to:
* spend a year abroad in your third year to develop your language skills among native speakers and experience a different culture
* undertake a Careers Placement Year in the UK in your third year to gain valuable work experience
* complete your degree in 3 years without spending time on a Year Abroad or on a Careers Placement Year
Regardless of what you choose to do, you will confirm this with us in Stage 2 after receiving guidance and support.
Study with us and become a confident linguist, ready to embark on your career journey as a global citizen.
Find out more about our other language degrees on Newcastle University’s School of Modern Languages website.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
Main Site (Newcastle)
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A73-D80
Institution Code
N21
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
including Chinese, French, German, Japanese or Spanish. Where a candidate wishes to study a single language from beginners level and is not studying an A Level in a modern foreign language, a grade B or 6 in any modern foreign language or English language at GCSE is required.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
including French, German or Spanish. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Where a candidate wishes to study a single language from beginners level and does not have a language at Higher Grade, then a National 5 grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) in any modern foreign language or English language is required. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 30.0, offer-merit: 15.0
Evidence of study in the relevant languages to a suitable level 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.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32 points with Higher Level in Chinese, French, German or Spanish at grade 6 or above. If not studying a full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level with Chinese, French, German or Spanish at grade 6 and completion of a national high school diploma. Where a candidate wishes to study a single language from beginners level and does not have a language at IB Higher Level, a grade 5 in any modern foreign language or English language at IB Standard Level is required.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applicants offering a BTEC National Diploma will be considered on an individual basis. Evidence of study in the relevant languages to a suitable level is also required. Where a candidate wishes to study a single language from beginners level and is not studying an A Level or equivalent in a modern foreign language, a grade B or 6 in any modern foreign language or English language at GCSE is required.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
including French, German or Spanish at H2. 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 any modern foreign language or English language at Ordinary Level is required.
T Level
This course accepts T Levels on a case by case basis.
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