Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting BA (Hons)
Develop near-native fluency in two languages and gain the specialist, in-demand skills of translation and interpreting. Tailor your studies to match your interests and career goals with our Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting BA Honours degree.
Flexible language choices
Choose from a range of languages and build fluency through engaging learning.
Chinese or Japanese
French
German
Portuguese (from beginner’s level only)
Spanish
One of your language choices will be French, German or Spanish at intermediate level (suitable for those...
Develop near-native fluency in two languages and gain the specialist, in-demand skills of translation and interpreting. Tailor your studies to match your interests and career goals with our Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting BA Honours degree.<br/><br/>Flexible language choices<br/>Choose from a range of languages and build fluency through engaging learning. <br/>Chinese or Japanese<br/>French<br/>German<br/>Portuguese (from beginner’s level only)<br/>Spanish<br/><br/>One of your language choices will be French, German or Spanish at intermediate level (suitable for those who have an A-Level or equivalent in this language).<br/><br/>Benefit from the flexibility of an optional Year Abroad or UK Careers Placement<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 language degrees 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
R9Q9
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. Combination of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. 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.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
With Higher Level French or German or Spanish at grade 6 or above.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applicants will be considered on an individual basis, however evidence of study in the relevant languages at A Level or equivalent is also required.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1,H2,H2,H3,H3
Including French, German or Spanish at H2.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,M2,M2
Including French, German or Spanish.
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
Including French, German or Spanish.
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