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Modern Languages and International Relations

  • BA (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 15/09/2025
  • Undergraduate
Main Site (Newcastle)
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Course summary

This course will give you the opportunity to explore other languages, cultures and societies whilst developing a better understanding of the nature and significance of politics and international relations. The course will prepare you for an international or internationally focused career.

Languages play a central role in international relations by facilitating the sharing of ideas and negotiation. During your course you’ll develop proficiency in reading and listening, writing and speaking, and mediating skills in one or two languages.

You’ll select your languages from the following:

  • Chinese

  • French

  • German

  • Japanese

  • Portuguese

  • Spanish

Alongside this you’ll study language-specific cultural and social themes, key concepts in International Politics, and global issues such as power, race and gender, allowing you to expand your international outlook and gain a wider perspective on international affairs and interactions.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site (Newcastle)

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 15/09/2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
TL12
Institution code:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
TL12
Institution code:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not accepted

A level

ABB
including Chinese, French, German, Japanese or Spanish. Where a candidate wishes to study a single language from beginners level and is not studying an A Level in a modern foreign language, a grade B or 6 in any modern foreign language or English language at GCSE is required.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Applicants offering a BTEC National Diploma will be considered on an individual basis. Evidence of study in the relevant languages to a suitable level is also required. Where a candidate wishes to study a single language from beginners level and is not studying an A Level or equivalent in a modern foreign language, a grade B or 6 in any modern foreign language or English language at GCSE is required.

Access to HE Diploma

D: 30 credits M: 15 credits
Evidence of study in the relevant languages to a suitable level is required.

Scottish Higher

AABBB
including French, German or Spanish. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Where a candidate wishes to study a single language from beginners level and does not have a language at Higher Grade, then a National 5 grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) in any modern foreign language or English language is required. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32 points
with Higher Level in Chinese, French, German or Spanish at grade 6 or above. Where a candidate wishes to study a single language from beginners level and does not have a language at IB Higher Level, a grade 5 in any modern foreign language or English language at IB Standard Level is required.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H1, H2, H2, H3, H3
including French, German or Spanish at H2. Where a candidate wishes to study a single language from beginners level and does not have a language at Higher Level, then grade O2 in any modern foreign language or English language at Ordinary Level is required.

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

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