Language Studies with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

With this foundation year course, youll gain all the credentials you need to begin your career in language studies. Its ideal for you if you dont yet meet the entry requirements of our undergraduate degree, if youre returning to study after a break away, or you need a bit of extra support to get uni-ready.<br/><br/>Youll spend a year studying with us on campus, through ICP. Youll get the knowledge and academic skills needed to take on a bachelors degree, learning how to analyse information, do research, and improve your academic writing.<br/><br/>The skills youll learn will help you work in teams as well as on your own in culturally diverse workplaces. Youll develop your understanding of new workplaces and environments, and how to adapt to new environments.<br/><br/>After your foundation year, youll be ready to move onto the first year of BA (Hons) Language Studies.<br/><br/>**A guaranteed place**<br/>Once you’ve successfully completed your foundation year, youll be ready to progress onto BA (Hons) Language Studies with a guaranteed place.<br/><br/>**Course highlights**<br/>- ICP is based on the University of Portsmouth campus so youll have access to all facilities, support and societies<br/><br/><br/>- When you finish your foundation year successfully, you get a guaranteed place on BA (Hons) Language Studies<br/><br/><br/>- Get used to how lectures, seminars and tutorials work, so you can move onto your degree ready for success<br/><br/><br/>- Learn how to meet the demands of taking on a bachelors at university<br/><br/><br/>**Careers and opportunities**<br/>When you complete this foundation year, youll be all set to continue on to our BA (Hons) Language Studies. Having the ability to communicate effectively with people from different cultures in different contexts can lead to a rewarding career in areas such as tourism, teaching, journalism and marketing, in the UK and internationally.<br/><br/>The additional skills that knowing a language brings can also make you more employable in an increasingly global workforce. The growing use of tools such as video conferencing means youre more likely to work with colleagues in other countries, regardless of whether your own role is mobile or not.<br/><br/>The language skills, intercultural awareness and proficiency in communication you gain from studying this course are especially sought after by businesses and organisations that operate across national borders and cultures.<br/><br/>Youll graduate with the skills and understanding to take up roles in many fields including:<br/>- teacher<br/><br/><br/>- international journalist or editor<br/><br/><br/>- translator/interpreter<br/><br/><br/>- tourist guide<br/><br/><br/>- bilingual consultant<br/><br/><br/>- publishing assistant<br/><br/><br/>- market analyst<br/><br/><br/>What areas can you work in with a language studies degree?<br/><br/>Learning a second language is useful in all sectors, including:<br/>- international management<br/><br/><br/>- translation and interpreting<br/><br/><br/>- marketing<br/><br/><br/>- journalism and the media<br/><br/><br/>- teaching<br/><br/><br/>- tourism<br/><br/><br/>- finance<br/><br/><br/>You could also continue your studies at postgraduate level with a Masters in a subject such as Translation Studies or Applied Linguistics and TESOL.<br/><br/>Whatever comes next after your studies, our Careers and Employability service will give you support and advice for up to 5 years after you graduate.