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Course summary
Achieve fluency in two languages and prepare for an international career. You’ll also learn about the politics, history and culture of different countries.
Studying Modern Languages enables you to read, write and speak two foreign languages, and learn about the social, political and cultural evolution of the principal countries in which they're spoken.
Our degree offers flexible pathways. You can select two advanced languages you've studied at A-level or combine one with a language at beginners' (ab initio) level.
For advanced language pathways, you’ll study the cultures, societies and histories of the countries in which your languages are spoken. Beginners' language pathways focus on an integrated approach. This means you’ll learn about culture through language.
In Year 1, you'll develop your core linguistic skills, while exploring the history, cultures and societies of countries in which your language is spoken.
Year 2 combines the study of languages with acquiring the skills of intercultural communication. This will help you to gain the skills to live and work in a foreign country.
You'll spend Year 3 either studying or working abroad.
Your final year will offer you the freedom to explore topics that interest you and prepare for your future career. You’ll be able to do a dissertation or translation project and a range of optional units, or select entirely from optional units. Optional units will cover areas such as contemporary politics, translation studies, film and media studies, and sociolinguistics.
When completing your UCAS application for this course you will need to indicate the two languages and the level in each language you wish to study. You should do this under "further details" in the "choices" section of the application form, using our listed codes separated by a space.
You must choose at least one advanced language:
French (advanced): FA
German (advanced): GA
Spanish (advanced): SA
Your second language can be any other advanced language or any beginner language (except your chosen advanced language):
French (beginner): FB
German (beginner): GB
Italian (beginner): IB
Mandarin (beginner): MB
Russian (beginner): RB
Spanish (beginner): SB
For example, if you wish to study advanced Spanish and beginner French you should enter "FB SA" (or "SA FB") on your UCAS choice.
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:
- R900
- Institution code:
- B16
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- 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:
- R900
- Institution code:
- B16
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB
Typical Offer:
ABB in three A levels.
For an advanced language option, your A level subjects must normally include that language.
Contextual offer:
BBB in three A levels.
For an advanced language option, your A level subjects must normally include that language.
Alternative offers:
BBB in three A levels plus additional study - please see our website for further information.
For an advanced language option, your A level subjects must normally include that language.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
DDM in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) in a relevant subject area.
We prefer the above qualifications to be in a relevant subject area and are unable to consider qualifications in Public Services, Uniformed Protective Services, Travel and Tourism and other less relevant disciplines.
To study an advanced language option, you will need grade B in an A level in that language or any suitable qualification or test at B2 level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
To study a beginner language option, you will need strong performance in a language other than your own of at least GCSE level (or equivalent).
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 9 credits
A pass in the Access to HE Diploma with at least 30 credits achieved at Distinction and 9 credits achieved at Merit or above.
You will need a separate qualification demonstrating you are using a language you have chosen to study at advanced level regularly and at a high level. This could be an A level or any suitable qualification or test at B2 level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
We are usually unable to consider you for two advanced languages if you are applying with an Access to HE Diploma.
Please contact us to discuss the content of the Access course you are studying to check that the units you are covering are suitable.
Scottish Advanced Higher - AB
AB in two Advanced Highers.
For an advanced language option, your Advanced Highers must normally include that language.
We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved at least AABBB in their Highers.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 35 points
35 points overall and 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects.
For an advanced language option, your Higher Level subjects must normally include that language but we can consider you if you study it at Standard Level. Our typical offer in this case would be 35 points overall with 5, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects plus 7 in Standard Level in your chosen language.
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (1080 glh) - Not accepted
GCSE requirements:
GCSE English Language or Literature grade 4 or C (or equivalent from English language category C).
Additional entry requirements
- Other
- GCSE requirements GCSE English Language or Literature grade 4 or C (or equivalent from our English language category C)
English language requirements
English language requirements
Category C
You will normally need one of the following:
IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components
IELTS Indicator: 6.5 with 6.0 in each component
TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components
TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition: 90 overall with 21 in each component
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 176 with no less than 169 in all elements
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 180 with no less than 169 in all elements
Duolingo: 110 overall with sub scores of Literacy 120, Comprehension 130, Conversation 115, Production 100.
LanguageCert SELT: B2 Communicator High Pass
We also have our own online English language test on Password. Please register for updates on our Password test.
See the full list of accepted English qualifications on our website.
Category C English Language requirements - University of Bath https://www.bath.ac.uk/corporate-information/english-language-requirements-for-qualifications-category-c/
Historical entry grades data
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
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.
Additional fee information
Tuition fees can be found on our web pages and are liable to increase annually. UK and Islands fees are regulated by the UK government and are subject to parliamentary approval.
For information on tuition fees visit our web pages: http://www.bath.ac.uk/topics/tuition-fees/
For information about our scholarships and bursaries visit:
https://www.bath.ac.uk/topics/undergraduate-scholarships-bursaries-and-other-funding/
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