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Modern Languages with study or work abroad BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Modern Languages with study or work abroad BA (Hons)
Achieve fluency in two languages and prepare for an international career. You’ll also learn about the politics, history and culture of different countries.
Studying Modern Languages enables you to read, write and speak two foreign languages, and learn about the social, political and cultural evolution of the principal countries in which theyre spoken.
Our degree offers flexible pathways. You can select two advanced languages youve studied at A-level or combine one with a language at beginners (ab initio) level.
For advanced language pathways, you’ll study ...
Achieve fluency in two languages and prepare for an international career. You’ll also learn about the politics, history and culture of different countries.<br/><br/>Studying Modern Languages enables you to read, write and speak two foreign languages, and learn about the social, political and cultural evolution of the principal countries in which theyre spoken.<br/><br/>Our degree offers flexible pathways. You can select two advanced languages youve studied at A-level or combine one with a language at beginners (ab initio) level.<br/><br/>For advanced language pathways, you’ll study the cultures, societies and histories of the countries in which your languages are spoken. Beginners language pathways focus on an integrated approach. This means you’ll learn about culture through language.<br/><br/>In Year 1, youll develop your core linguistic skills, while exploring the history, cultures and societies of countries in which your language is spoken.<br/><br/>Year 2 combines the study of languages with acquiring the skills of intercultural communication. This will help you to gain the skills to live and work in a foreign country.<br/><br/>Youll spend Year 3 either studying or working abroad.<br/><br/>Your final year will offer you the freedom to explore topics that interest you and prepare for your future career. You’ll be able to do a dissertation or translation project and a range of optional units, or select entirely from optional units. Optional units will cover areas such as contemporary politics, translation studies, film and media studies, and sociolinguistics.<br/><br/>When completing your UCAS application for this course you will need to indicate the two languages and the level in each language you wish to study. You should do this under further details in the choices section of the application form, using our listed codes separated by a space.<br/><br/>You must choose at least one advanced language:<br/><br/>French (advanced): FA<br/>German (advanced): GA<br/>Spanish (advanced): SA<br/><br/>Your second language can be any other advanced language or any beginner language (except your chosen advanced language):<br/><br/>French (beginner): FB<br/>German (beginner): GB<br/>Italian (beginner): IB<br/>Mandarin (beginner): MB<br/>Russian (beginner): RB<br/>Spanish (beginner): SB<br/><br/>For example, if you wish to study advanced Spanish and beginner French you should enter FB SA (or SA FB) on your UCAS choice.
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
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Course Code
R900
Institution Code
B16
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Access to HE DiplomaD:30,M:9 A pass in the Access to HE Diploma with at least 30 credits achieved at Distinction and 9 credits achieved at Merit or above. You will need a separate qualification demonstrating you are using a language you have chosen to study at advanced level regularly and 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. We are usually unable to consider you for two advanced languages if you are applying with an Access to HE Diploma. 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, 5, 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 5, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects plus 7 in Standard Level in your chosen language. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM DDM in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) in a relevant subject area. We prefer the above qualifications to be in a relevant subject area and are unable to consider qualifications in Public Services, Uniformed Protective Services, Travel and Tourism and other less relevant disciplines. To study an advanced language option, you will need grade B in an A level in that language or any suitable qualification or test at B2 level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. To study a beginner language option, 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 AABBB in their Highers. AQA Level 3 Technical Level (1080 glh)Not Accepted A levelA,B,B Typical Offer: ABB in three A levels. For an advanced language option, your A level subjects must normally include that language. Contextual offer: BBB in three A levels. For an advanced language option, your A level subjects must normally include that language. Alternative offers: BBB in three A levels plus additional study - please see our website for further information. For an advanced language option, your A level subjects must normally include that language. |
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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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