Modern Languages and Economics BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Modern Languages and Economics BA (Hons)
At Leeds, you can study economics with one of nine languages.
On this four-year course, youll study compulsory theoretical and applied content throughout the course and have the option to choose modules in economics that are of interest to you.
Optional topics range from economics of innovation, translation and interpreting to international economics. You’ll also study the society and culture of the countries where your chosen language is spoken.
Whether you’re starting your language from a beginners’ level, or with prior knowledge, intensive language modu...
At Leeds, you can study economics with one of nine languages.<br/><br/>On this four-year course, youll study compulsory theoretical and applied content throughout the course and have the option to choose modules in economics that are of interest to you.<br/><br/>Optional topics range from economics of innovation, translation and interpreting to international economics. You’ll also study the society and culture of the countries where your chosen language is spoken.<br/><br/>Whether you’re starting your language from a beginners’ level, or with prior knowledge, intensive language modules will prepare you for your residence abroad, where you’ll further enhance your linguistic skills and enrich your knowledge of how your host country interacts with other countries and regional or global institutions.<br/><br/>You’ll be able to choose to take your Final Year Project either with economics or with your chosen language.<br/><br/>The international outlook and knowledge you develop alongside advanced language skills will allow you to consider career options in a range of fields when you graduate.<br/><br/><strong>Choose one of the following languages</strong><br/>We offer the following languages at two entry levels: beginners or with prior experience (eg A-level or equivalent). If you have prior experience in Thai, please contact us before applying:<br/><br/><br/>• Chinese<br/><br/><br/><br/>• French<br/><br/><br/><br/>• German<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Italian<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Japanese<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Portuguese<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Russian<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Spanish<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Thai<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>You must include your chosen language in the ‘Further Details’ section of your UCAS application.</strong>
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
23/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L1R1
Institution Code
L23
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
AA in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers - OR A in Advanced Higher and AAABB in Highers - OR AAAAAA at Higher Level. Where a post-A level language route is taken, a B grade in Advanced Higher in the relevant language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass diploma with 60 credits overall, including at least 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. An interview and a piece of written work may be required. 7/A in Mathematics at GCSE is required. This course has additional subject specific requirements. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
35
35 points overall including 17 at Higher Level. If you do not already meet our GCSE Maths requirements, we will also require 5 in Standard Level Maths or 4 in Higher Level Maths (we accept both Applications and Interpretation, and Analysis and Approaches). Where a post-A level language route is taken, 5 points at Higher Level in the relevant language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We will consider the level 3 QCF BTEC at Subsidiary Diploma level and above in combination with other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2
H2, H2, H2, H2, H2, H2. Where a post-A level language route is taken, H3 in the relevant language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,D3,M2
Where a post-A level language route is taken, M2 in the relevant language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required.
A level
A,A,A
Where a post-A level language route is taken, an A grade in the relevant language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required. GCSE: 7/A in Mathematics.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
The WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales is accepted in place of a third A-level subject at the same grade.
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