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International Politics and Modern Languages with study or work abroad BA (Hons)
Course Overview - International Politics and Modern Languages with study or work abroad BA (Hons)
Explore global social, political and cultural challenges, whilst achieving fluency in another language.
This degree enables you to combine the study of a language at either beginner (ab initio) or advanced level with the study of international politics. This combination will give you strong skills in both areas and prepare you for an international career.
You can choose from either French, German or Spanish (intended for those who have studied to A level standard) or any beginner language (which you do not need to have studied before). These are French, German, Ita...
Explore global social, political and cultural challenges, whilst achieving fluency in another language.<br/><br/>This degree enables you to combine the study of a language at either beginner (ab initio) or advanced level with the study of international politics. This combination will give you strong skills in both areas and prepare you for an international career.<br/><br/>You can choose from either French, German or Spanish (intended for those who have studied to A level standard) or any beginner language (which you do not need to have studied before). These are French, German, Italian, Mandarin, Russian or Spanish.<br/><br/>In Year 1, you will develop your written and spoken language skills, as well as your understanding of key political concepts and theoretical tools for the study of international politics. You’ll explore the history and culture of your chosen language.<br/><br/>In Year 2, you’ll continue with the advanced study of your chosen language, and the history, politics, culture and society of its primary countries as well as the international context. You’ll gain skills in research and design methods. You will also choose from optional units, enabling you to focus on areas of interest to you.<br/><br/>Youll spend Year 3 either studying or working abroad.<br/><br/>In your final year, alongside your language study, you will do a politics dissertation. You’ll also choose from a wide range of optional units that will allow you to focus on areas you are most interested in.<br/><br/>When completing your UCAS application for this course you will need to indicate the language and level you wish to study. You should do this under further details in the choices section of the application form, using one of our listed codes. The available language options are:<br/><br/>French (advanced): FA<br/>French (beginner): FB<br/>German (advanced): GA<br/>German (beginner): GB<br/>Spanish (advanced): SA<br/>Spanish (beginner): SB<br/>Italian (beginner): IB<br/>Mandarin (beginner): MB<br/>Russian (beginner): RB<br/>You can only choose to study one language through this degree.
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
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Course Code
O900
Institution Code
B16
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Access to HE DiplomaD:33,M:6 A pass in the Access to HE Diploma with at least 33 credits achieved at Distinction and 6 credits achieved at Merit or above. If you wish to study an advanced language you will need a separate qualification demonstrating you are using your language at a high level. This could be an A level or any suitable qualification or test at B2 level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. For a beginner language you will need strong performance in a language other than your own of at least GCSE level (or equivalent). Please contact us to discuss the content of the Access course you are studying to check that the units you are covering are suitable. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme35 35 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects. For an advanced language option, your Higher Level subjects must normally include that language but we can consider you if you study it at Standard Level. Our typical offer in this case would be 35 points overall with 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects plus 7 in Standard Level in your chosen language. Contextual Offer 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD DDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) in a relevant subject area. If you wish to study an advanced language you will need a separate qualification demonstrating you are using your language at a high level. This could be an A level or any suitable qualification or test at B2 level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. For a beginner language you will need strong performance in a language other than your own of at least GCSE level (or equivalent). OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaD*DD D*DD in the Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in a relevant subject area. If you wish to study an advanced language you will need a separate qualification demonstrating you are using your language at a high level. This could be an A level or any suitable qualification or test at B2 level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. For a beginner language you will need strong performance in a language other than your own of at least GCSE level (or equivalent). Scottish Advanced HigherA,B AB in two Advanced Highers. For an advanced language option, your Advanced Highers must normally include that language. We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved at least AAABB in their Highers. AQA Level 3 Technical Level (1080 glh)Not Accepted A levelA,A,B AAB in three A levels. For an advanced language option, your A level subjects must normally include that language. Contextual Offer ABB in three A levels, including your chosen language for advanced language options Alternative offers with additional study ABB in three A levels, including your chosen language for advanced language options, plus additional study - please see the course pages on our website. |
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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