At Leeds, you can study philosophy with one of nine languages.
On this four-year course, you’ll combine fluency in a language with the ability to analyse complex concepts and arguments.
In philosophy, you’ll explore key concepts and topics such as argument construction, moral and political philosophy, the history of modern philosophy, the nature of knowledge and reality, as well as applied philosophy in topics such as bioethics, race, gender, and the philosophy of war and terrorism.
Youll reach a professional standard in your chosen language through intens...
At Leeds, you can study philosophy with one of nine languages.<br/><br/>On this four-year course, you’ll combine fluency in a language with the ability to analyse complex concepts and arguments.<br/><br/>In philosophy, you’ll explore key concepts and topics such as argument construction, moral and political philosophy, the history of modern philosophy, the nature of knowledge and reality, as well as applied philosophy in topics such as bioethics, race, gender, and the philosophy of war and terrorism.<br/><br/>Youll reach a professional standard in your chosen language through intensive learning and your year abroad.<br/><br/>You’ll also explore cultures across the globe, while focusing on the countries where your chosen language is spoken. In your final year, you can enhance your translation skills or business language and develop your final year project, when you get the chance to exercise your own research skills and ideas in an extended research project of your own choosing.<br/><br/>You’ll be able to choose to take your Final Year Project either with philosophy 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/>- Japanese<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.
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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
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
V5R1
Institution Code
L23
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
AB in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers - OR A in Advanced Higher and AABBB in Highers - OR AAAABB 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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,A,B
Where a post-A level language route is taken, a B grade 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.
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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