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International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response and Modern Languages Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response and Modern Languages Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
You will critically explore contemporary and historical issues within the broader fields of international disaster management, peace and conflict studies, and humanitarian response. Teaching is research-led and draws on contemporary and historical case sites from across the world. Most of these cases are in countries where English is not the principal language. For example, students will explore issues such as resilience, peacebuilding, relief aid, maternal mortality, and refugees in diverse contexts including Puerto Rico, China, Haiti, Venezuela, Mexico, Iraq, Japan, and Cameroon.<...
You will critically explore contemporary and historical issues within the broader fields of international disaster management, peace and conflict studies, and humanitarian response. Teaching is research-led and draws on contemporary and historical case sites from across the world. Most of these cases are in countries where English is not the principal language. For example, students will explore issues such as resilience, peacebuilding, relief aid, maternal mortality, and refugees in diverse contexts including Puerto Rico, China, Haiti, Venezuela, Mexico, Iraq, Japan, and Cameroon.
The thematic focus of humanitarian response significantly overlaps with that of languages. For example, the investigation of environment, gender, migration, cultural norms and behaviours, power, politics, and popular culture. As such, students will be able to apply their theoretical understanding of these broader ideas and contextualise them in different disciplinary and empirical areas.
Language learning
You can choose to study Arabic, Chinese, French or Spanish. The language you choose will be reflected in your degree title. For example BA (Hons) International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response and Modern Languages (Arabic).
You will join one of the language learning pathways:
* The beginner pathway is for students, who do not have any foundation in the language. Some students are complete beginners. Some students may have undertaken some language learning. For example, a UK student who studied a language in Years 7 and 8 at secondary school.
* The intermediate pathway is for students, who have a good foundation in the language, and have the equivalent of an A-level in their chosen language.
French and Spanish have beginner and intermediate pathways. Arabic has a beginner pathway only. Chinese has beginner, intermediate and advanced pathways.
The language learning course units are designed to develop your skills of reception (reading and listening), production (speaking and writing), and translation. Class sizes are small and led by academics, who are a mix of native speakers, and English speakers who are fluent in the language. Using your language throughout the week really accelerates your learning and we encourage you to use it socially. For example, by joining student societies that enable you to meet students from different countries and following social media influencers and media channels for your chosen language.
World cultures
Alongside your language learning, you’ll also attend lectures and seminars that explore the history, literature, politics, and current affairs of your chosen country. Our students find that this part of their degree really broadens their understanding of where different languages are spoken and their cultural resonance.
Timetable
Each year you take 120 credits of course units. In Year 1, these credits are divided between your chosen language (Arabic, Chinese, French or Spanish) and International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response. In Years 2 and 4, you can include 20 credits, per year, as a ‘free choice’. This free choice can be a course unit from another subject area in the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures or the University College of Interdisciplinary Learning.
* Year 1: Languages (60 credits); International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response (60 credits)
* Year 2: Languages (40 or 60 credits); International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response (40, 60 or 80 credits); Free choice unit (0 or 20 credits)
* Year 3: Residence Abroad. You will spend a year living in a country where your chosen language is spoken.
* Year 4: Languages (40 or 60 credits); International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response (40, 60 or 80 credits); Free choice unit (0 or 20 credits)
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B50-I62
Institution Code
M20
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
ABB. All language pathways are available for either Beginner or Intermediate (post A Level) learners. Applicants offering an A Level in the target language will normally be required to achieve grade B or above and will be placed on the Intermediate language pathway. The beginners pathway accommodates learners whose previous language experience ranges from complete beginner through to GCSE level study. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, any offer will be based on three A Levels, and any additional A Levels won’t be included in your offer. Any offer will normally be based on three A Levels taken in the same sitting and based on your qualification portfolio. Your offer will stipulate which subjects and the grades required. Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements. Typical Contextual Offer: BBC. All language pathways are available for either Beginner or Intermediate (post A Level) learners. Applicants offering an A Level in the target language will normally be required to achieve grade B or above and will be placed on the Intermediate language pathway. The beginners pathway accommodates learners whose previous language experience ranges from complete beginner through to GCSE level study. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, any offer will be based on three A Levels, and any additional A Levels won’t be included in your offer. Any offer will normally be based on three A Levels taken in the same sitting and based on your qualification portfolio. Your offer will stipulate which subjects and the grades required. Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34 points overall. 6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the admissions team prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade 6 or B in GCSE/IGCSE English Language and 4 or C in Mathematics. GCSE/IGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/IGCSE English Language. Please note that if you hold English as a second language IGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of our acceptable equivalent English Language qualifications or achieve a higher grade in your IGCSE than the one stated above. Please contact the admissions team in your academic School/Department for clarification.
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
We normally require grades ABBBB in Scottish Highers. English Language and Mathematics not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C/ Intermediate 2 grade C/ Standard Grade Credit level grade3). If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Academic School(s) you plan to apply to.
Scottish Advanced Higher
We normally require grades ABBBB in Scottish Highers. English Language and Mathematics not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C/ Intermediate 2 grade C/ Standard Grade Credit level grade3). If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Academic School(s) you plan to apply to.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
We welcome and recognise the value of the Baccalaureate Wales and accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales The minimum grade required will normally be the same as the lowest grade listed in the A Level entry requirements. For applicants who have studied the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (pre-2023), this qualification will still be accepted in lieu of one A-level (normally the lowest A-level grade listed). If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification, please contact the admissions team.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We consider the National Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Diploma with grades DDM.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We consider the National Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Diploma with grades DD plus an additional level 3 qualification such as an A Level at grade B.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Foundation Diploma with grades D plus additional level 3 qualifications such as an A Level at grade B and EPQ at grade A.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
We consider the National Extended Certificate for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course . Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Certificate with grade D plus additional Level 3 qualifications such as A Levels at grades BB.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Not accepted
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
We consider the Technical Diploma for entry, preferably in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Diploma with grades Distinction, Distinction, plus an additional A Level at grade B in a Humanities subject
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma
We consider the Technical Foundation Diploma for entry, preferably in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Foundation Diploma with grades Distinction, Distinction, plus an additional A Level at grade B in a Humanities subject.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
We consider the Technical Extended Certificate for entry, preferably in a subject relevant to the chosen course. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Certificate with grade Distinction, plus two additional A Levels at grades BB one of which must be in a Humanities subject.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 30.0, offer-merit: 9.0
We require a QAA-recognised Access to HE Diploma (a minimum of 60 credits overall with at least 45 at Level 3), with merit or distinction in a subject area relevant to the chosen course. The specific course requirements are 30 Distinctions and 9 Merits at Level 3.
T Level
We do not accept T Levels as entry onto this programme. The University does accept T Level qualifications on a number of courses. Please review our T Level information page for a full list.
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