ObjectivesThis course enables you to study three languages; you can choose three from post-A level French, German, Russian or Spanish, or two from those above along with beginners?modules in either Russian, Serbian/Croatian, Portuguese, Slovene, Spanish or Dutch. The third year of the course is spent overseas in the most appropriate countries for your chosen combination of languages.
Entry requirementsRequired subjects: A or B at A level in the two languages to be studied post-A level. IB score: 32 (5 in a languages)
Academic titleBA Modern Language Studies
Course descriptionBA Modern Language Studies
Programme
Year one
The first year core language modules develop the four skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing. In addition, you take modules in literature, history, politics and society, and may opt for modules in linguistics.
Year two
Your language skills will be consolidated to prepare you for the year abroad. In addition, you will have a wide choice of modules in linguistics, literature, history, politics and society and the media.
Year three
Spent abroad, divided between countries where you can practise your language skills, either studying in a higher education institution, as an assistant in a school, or on a work placement for a private company.
Year four
You will develop your command of your languages and their use in increasingly sophisticated contexts, and study optional modules drawn from the areas of literature, history, politics, society, media and linguistics.