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Modern Languages and History BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Modern Languages and History BA (Hons)
You can study history at Leeds with one of eight languages.
On this four-year course, you’ll study a range of historical periods from the fall of the Roman Empire to the 21st century postcolonial and globalised world.
Your intensive language modules will prepare you for your year abroad, where you’ll further enhance your linguistic skills, and you’ll explore the history, culture and society of your chosen language.
Optional modules enable you to enhance your translation skills or business language, as well as choose from a wide range of history topics. You...
You can study history at Leeds with one of eight languages.<br/><br/>On this four-year course, you’ll study a range of historical periods from the fall of the Roman Empire to the 21st century postcolonial and globalised world.<br/><br/>Your intensive language modules will prepare you for your year abroad, where you’ll further enhance your linguistic skills, and you’ll explore the history, culture and society of your chosen language.<br/><br/>Optional modules enable you to enhance your translation skills or business language, as well as choose from a wide range of history topics. You’ll also study the society and culture of the countries where your chosen language is spoken.<br/><br/>You’ll be able to choose to take your Final Year Project either with history 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/>**Choose one of the following languages**<br/>We offer the following languages at two entry levels: beginners or with prior experience (eg A-level or equivalent).<br/><br/><br/>- Chinese<br/><br/><br/>- French<br/><br/><br/>- German<br/><br/><br/>- Italian<br/><br/><br/>- Portuguese<br/><br/><br/>- Russian<br/><br/><br/>- Spanish<br/><br/><br/>We also offer Thai from beginners level (please contact us before applying if you have prior experience).<br/><br/>You must include your chosen language in the ‘Further Details’ section of your UCAS application.
Course Information
2 options available
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Course Details
Information
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
V1R1
Institution Code
L23
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
AB in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers - OR A 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 Chinese or Japanese is taken, a GCSE in any modern 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. This course has additional subject specific requirements. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
35
35 points overall with 16 at Higher Level. Where a post-A level language route is taken, 5 points at Higher Level in the relevant language is required. Where Chinese or Japanese is taken, a GCSE in any modern 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
Where a post-A level language route is taken, H3 in the relevant language is required. Where Chinese or Japanese is taken, a GCSE in any modern 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
Where a post-A level language route is taken, M2 in the relevant language is required. Where Chinese or Japanese is taken, a GCSE in any modern language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required.
A level
A,A,B
Where a post-A level language route is taken, a B grade in the relevant language is required. Where Chinese is taken, a GCSE in any modern 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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