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Study a modern language, and explore how language lies at the heart of human life and society, with our BA Modern Languages and English Language degree.
This highly flexible degree enables you to study a modern language – choosing from our core languages of French, German, Italian and Spanish – alongside your studies in English language.
Taught by experts from the Department of Languages and Cultures and the Department of English Language and Applied Linguistics, you’ll acquire a strong grounding in the core mechanics and usage of language.
Throughout, you...
Study a modern language, and explore how language lies at the heart of human life and society, with our BA Modern Languages and English Language degree.<br/><br/>This highly flexible degree enables you to study a modern language – choosing from our core languages of French, German, Italian and Spanish – alongside your studies in English language.<br/><br/>Taught by experts from the Department of Languages and Cultures and the Department of English Language and Applied Linguistics, you’ll acquire a strong grounding in the core mechanics and usage of language.<br/><br/>Throughout, you’ll be encouraged to follow your interests as they develop and tailor your learning to your career goals.<br/><br/>Learn a language<br/>At the University of Reading, you’ll join a lively, multilingual community and study alongside students from all over the world.<br/><br/>Learn from internationally recognised researchers whose wide-ranging expertise includes migration, literature, history, cinema, linguistics, publishing, and translation. 100% of our research is of international standing (Research Excellence Framework 2021, combining 4, 3 and 2* submissions – Modern Languages and Linguistics).<br/><br/>Choose to study one of our four core languages:<br/>- French<br/><br/><br/>- German<br/><br/><br/>- Italian<br/><br/><br/>- Spanish<br/><br/><br/>These languages are offered at beginner’s, intermediate or advanced level, depending on your experience.<br/><br/>Our flexible, supportive teaching style will enable you to become confident and highly skilled in your chosen core language. You will master the fundamentals of the language – both written and spoken – graduating with near-native command.<br/><br/>Direct access to our staff for help and feedback ensures you develop your language skills to the best of your ability. 90% of our students agreed that staff are good at explaining things in the Department of Languages and Cultures [1].<br/><br/>The study of language includes cultural modules that develop your understanding of the cultures of the countries in which the language is spoken, from their literary and cinematic traditions to their history, politics and linguistics. As well as complementing your joint studies, this enables you to develop as a specialist with an international, comparative approach.<br/><br/>Optional modules also include introductory study of one of the following languages (subject to approval and availability):<br/><br/><br/>- Arabic<br/><br/><br/>- British Sign Language<br/><br/><br/>- Chinese (Mandarin)<br/><br/><br/>- French<br/><br/><br/>- German<br/><br/><br/>- Italian<br/><br/><br/>- Modern Greek<br/><br/><br/>- Japanese<br/><br/><br/>[1] National Student Survey 2022
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Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
10/2025
Campus
Main Site
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Course Code
RQ93
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,B,B,B,B Access to HE DiplomaD:18,M:27 International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE Maths grade 4 (or C), GCSE English Language or English Literature grade 4 (or C). Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalM2,M2,M2 Extended ProjectB In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer. Eligible applicants would receive two offers, our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects A levelB,B,B T Level |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £25,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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