Mastery of Italian and Portuguese opens doors to international business, diplomacy, tourism, education and the cultural sector. On this course, youll gain deep linguistic and cultural insights into two internationally influential regions as you enhance your global communication skills.
This unique combination equips you with the cultural fluency, critical thinking, and adaptability needed to unlock a wide range of international, educational or academic careers. During your Year Abroad you will study, work or teach at one of our partner institutions, sharpening your languag...
Mastery of Italian and Portuguese opens doors to international business, diplomacy, tourism, education and the cultural sector. On this course, youll gain deep linguistic and cultural insights into two internationally influential regions as you enhance your global communication skills. <br/><br/>This unique combination equips you with the cultural fluency, critical thinking, and adaptability needed to unlock a wide range of international, educational or academic careers. During your Year Abroad you will study, work or teach at one of our partner institutions, sharpening your language skills and building unvaluable cultural and professional connections. <br/><br/>Delve further into your language studies by choosing from a selection of exciting optional modules, which may include: <br/>- Visions of Italy: Modern Italy in the Making <br/><br/><br/>- Dante: Word, Music and Image <br/><br/><br/>- Icons of Italy <br/><br/><br/>- Memory and Public Space in the Portuguese-speaking World <br/><br/><br/>- Roots of Inequality: Race, Gender and the Legacies of Colonialism<br/><br/><br/>Theres an extensive range of language combinations available to you within our Modern Languages department. <br/><br/>**Why study this course?**<br/>- Experience a new approach to language learning with our CLIL (Content Language Integrated Learning) teaching method - study topics of cultural significance in Italian and Portuguese, designed and delivered by expert researchers. <br/><br/><br/>- Teach, study or complete a work placement abroad - immerse yourself in the Italian and Portuguese languages. <br/><br/><br/>- Enjoy focused academic contact - we pride ourselves on competitive contact hours. These take place in small groups, encouraging active language learning through engagement with cultural material. <br/><br/><br/>- Join our language and culture-based societies to further enhance your skills - contribute to the student-led Linguist Magazine. <br/><br/><br/>**11th for Italian in the Complete University Guide by subject (2024)** <br/><br/>**Top 100 for Modern Languages in the QS World Subject Rankings (2024)**
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
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Course Code
RR35
Institution Code
B32
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme32 6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects. You also require a Higher Level or equivalent in each modern language that you plan to study at Advanced level. If you do not have the relevant language at Higher Level, please feel free to contact us to discuss your options. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM, plus a B at A-level in the required subject/s mentioned above. BTEC Diploma: DD, plus a B at A-level in the required subject/s mentioned above. BTEC Subsidiary Diploma: D, plus AB at A-level, including the required subject/s mentioned above. Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate (first teaching September 2023)Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade. A levelA,B,B A level grade B is required for each advanced language you wish to study. It is also possible to study two beginner (including post-GCSE) languages without taking an advanced language, as long as one of your beginner languages is French or Spanish. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |