Modern Languages BA (Hons)

This four-year Modern Languages degree allows you to study two languages, as well as a variety of optional modules covering culture and society. You’ll gain the language and professional skills to prepare you for an international career in many sectors.<br/><br/>Whether you’re starting your language from a beginners’ level, or with prior knowledge, you’ll reach a professional standard in your chosen languages through intensive learning practice and your residence abroad.<br/><br/>You’ll complement your language studies by exploring cultures and societies around the world, choosing from a range of topics such as literature, cinema, popular culture, history, and politics. You can also enhance your professional language skills through modules on language for professional purposes.<br/><br/>To find out what it is like to study with us, visit the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies website.<br/><br/><strong>What languages can I study?</strong><br/>On the four-year Modern Languages degree, we offer the following languages at two entry levels. You can start as a beginner, or start with prior experience (A-level or equivalent). If you have prior experience in Arabic, please contact us before applying:<br/><br/>Arabic (from beginners level only)<br/>Chinese<br/>French<br/>German<br/>Italian<br/>Japanese<br/>Portuguese<br/>Russian<br/>Spanish<br/><br/><strong>Language combinations</strong><br/>At Leeds, we offer you a wide range of language combinations. Please refer to this table to check that the language combination you wish to study is available before submitting your application.<br/><br/>If you have any questions about your combination, please contact our Admissions team.<br/><br/>You’ll need to tell us your language combination in the ‘Further Details’ section of your UCAS application.