Modern Languages and English BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Modern Languages and English BA (Hons)
At Leeds, you can study English with one of 10 languages.
On this four-year course you’ll study literature and culture from a global perspective and reach a professional standard in your chosen language.
You’ll study literatures in the School of English, from Old English to Jane Austen and Shakespeare, romantic poetry, American and African literatures. To complement this, you’ll explore literatures from across the world (often in translation) and study the cultures and societies of the countries where your language of choice is spoken.
Whether you’re start...
At Leeds, you can study English with one of 10 languages.<br/><br/>On this four-year course you’ll study literature and culture from a global perspective and reach a professional standard in your chosen language.<br/><br/>You’ll study literatures in the School of English, from Old English to Jane Austen and Shakespeare, romantic poetry, American and African literatures. To complement this, you’ll explore literatures from across the world (often in translation) and study the cultures and societies of the countries where your language of choice is spoken.<br/><br/>Whether you’re starting your language from a beginners’ level, or with prior knowledge, your language modules will ensure that you’ll reach a professional standard in your chosen language through intensive learning and your year abroad, where you’ll further enhance your linguistic skills and enrich your knowledge of how your host country.<br/><br/>You’ll be able to choose to take your Final Year Project either with English 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 Arabic or Thai, please contact us before applying:<br/><br/><br/>• Arabic (from beginners level only)<br/><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
Q3R1
Institution Code
L23
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
AB in Advanced Highers including grade A in English and AABBB in Highers or A in English in Advanced Higher and AABBB in Highers. 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 also be required. The Access course must include English modules. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
35
35 points overall with 16 at Higher Level including 6 in English at Higher Level. 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,H3,H3
H2, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3 including H2 in English. 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,M1,M2
D3, M1, M2 including D3 in English. 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,B
Grade A is required in English (Language, Literature or Language and Literature). Where a post-A level language route is taken, a B grade in the relevant language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required.
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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