BA (Hons) Modern Languages

On this Modern Languages degree course, you’ll study your chosen languages to degree level. This will involve reading and listening comprehension, translation from and to English, précis and paraphrase work, the study of different styles and registers, lexical exercises, and oral work. In all of these activities, you’ll use contemporary rather than literary or historical materials. You may have the opportunity to take a third language as a non-credit module with certification. Depending on availability you can choose from Arabic, British Sign Language, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Russian and Advanced English. In your third year, you'll enhance your studies by living in one or more countries where your degree languages are spoken. We have exchange links with many universities in France and Spain, as well as links with universities in Japan, Canada and Latin America. During this year, you’ll deepen your experience of the language and culture by either studying at a local university (all languages), or by taking up a teaching assistantship or suitable work placement (French and Spanish only). Through this opportunity, you’ll enhance your language skills, while also developing your intercultural awareness, resourcefulness and flexibility. It’s also a great way to demonstrate your resilience, confidence, and ability to thrive in an international setting to future employers.

A LevelsABB including B in French, Japanese or Spanish. If you are taking an EPQ and three A-levels, we may offer you a one grade reduction on our advertised typical offer alongside an A in the EPQ.T LevelsNot acceptedBTECDDM (excluding BTEC Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration) alongside A-level grade B in French, Spanish or Japanese (or equivalent qualification) See below for accepted subjects and combinationsContextual OfferA Level – BBC including French, Spanish or Japanese. BTEC L3 Extended Diploma – DMM plus B at A-Level French, Spanish or Japanese. UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes. Scottish HighersAAABB including A in French, Japanese or SpanishScottish Advanced HighersBCC including C in French, Japanese or Spanish. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptableIrish Leaving Certificate3 subjects at H2 to include French, Japanese or Spanish and 3 subjects at H3Access to HE DiplomaAccess to Humanities & Social Sciences pathway Pass the Access to HE Diploma with Distinction in 30 credits at level 3 and Merit in 15 credits at Level 3. Grade B in French, Japanese or Spanish A-level, or equivalent qualification is also required.International Baccalaureate32 points including HL 5 in French, Japanese or SpanishGCSEYou are required to have Mathematics and English Language at a minimum of Grade C or Grade 4 or above at GCSE. English Foreign LanguageApplications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):  IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components)TOEFL IBT - 79 (Reading 18,Writing 17 , Listening 17, Speaking 20).Pearson Academic English - 64 overall with minimum of 59 in each component.