
Modern Languages and Linguistics BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Modern Languages and Linguistics BA (Hons)
Discover the inner workings of communication and explore how societies connect through languages.
With practical linguistics resources and an immersive year abroad, this course provides significant opportunities to prepare yourself for a career post-university.
Why study this course?
• Study a modern language from beginner or advanced level (French, Italian, Russian, or Spanish), alongside English - a highly complementary and exciting way to contextualise your knowledge in each discipline.
• Develop your communicati...
Discover the inner workings of communication and explore how societies connect through languages.<br/><br/>With practical linguistics resources and an immersive year abroad, this course provides significant opportunities to prepare yourself for a career post-university.<br/><br/><strong>Why study this course?</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Study a modern language from beginner or advanced level (French, Italian, Russian, or Spanish), alongside English - a highly complementary and exciting way to contextualise your knowledge in each discipline.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop your communication skills – understand how language shapes human behaviour, relationships and worldviews.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Explore a broad range of specialisms – choose to focus on grammar, pragmatics, historical linguistics, Englishes used worldwide, or in digital media. <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Top 100 for Modern Languages in the QS World University Subject Rankings 2025</strong><br/><br/><strong>Top 30 for English Language and Literature in the QS World University Subject Rankings 2025</strong>
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
RQ93
Institution Code
B32
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
6,6,5 in Higher level subjects plus 32 points overall. You also require a Higher Level or equivalent in each modern language that you plan to study at Advanced level, plus HL 6 in English Language & Literature / English Literature / Modern Foreign Language.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM, plus AB at A-level in the required subject/s mentioned above. BTEC Diploma: DD, plus AB at A-level in the required subject/s mentioned above. BTEC Subsidiary Diploma: D, plus AB at A-level in the required A-level subject/s mentioned above.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)
A level
A,A,B
A level grade B or equivalent in your chosen Modern Language is required if you plan to take it at Advanced level. To study a language at Beginners level you will need to have studied a modern foreign language at GCSE with grade 6/B or above. A level in English Language, English Literature, English Language and Literature. We also welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate an interest in and an aptitude for the study of language, so other combinations of complementary Humanities and Social Science subjects will be considered. Please contact us to discuss.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |