BA (Hons) Language Teaching and Languages (French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Korean, Chinese) at Birkbeck, University of London

Programme overview

If you would love to become proficient in one or two languages, while also developing the skills and understanding of language structure, its social and cognitive foundations and the process of language learning and teaching, then this course is for you.

Faculty: School of Creative Arts, Culture and Communication | Duration: Three years full-time, on campus; Four years part-time, on campus; Four years full-time, on campus with International Experience | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: October 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On this course, you will learn about the science of how we learn languages as well as the theory and practice of how we teach languages effectively. You will study the associated cultures of your chosen language or languages through a range of option modules in literature, film, the visual arts and society and acquire advanced knowledge of a range of comparative cultural topics. You must complete modules worth a total of 360 credits. Compulsory modules include Culture and Text or Culture and Image option, Year 2, First language: language 2, 3, 4 or 5, Second language (if taken): language 4 or 5.

Career pathways

Studying this course will prepare you for roles in a range of fields and professions including: translator, English as a Foreign Language teacher, publishing copy editor/proofreader, civil service fast-streamer, editorial assistant.

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Entry requirements

This course is suitable for all language entry levels, from beginner to proficiency, including native speaker level if you choose to study French, German, Italian, Spanish or Japanese. If you decide to study Korean or Mandarin Chinese, then these languages are available at beginner entry level. For the four-year full-time International Experience route, there is a minimum language entry requirement of A2 for European languages. Full-time study - how many UCAS points do I need: Three years full-time or four years full-time with International Experience: 112 points (e.g. A-levels BBC) Four years full-time with Foundation Year: 48 points Part-time study: For part-time study our standard requirements are a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent. Alternative entry routes: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: DMM English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component. UCAS code Q104 (Three years full-time, on campus); UCAS code Q106 (Four years full-time, on campus with International Experience).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time home students; Three years full-time, on campus Source

International applicants: GBP 19,320 a year (2027/28). Full-time international students; Three years full-time, on campus Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: Three years full-time, on campus; Four years part-time, on campus; Four years full-time, on campus w

Apply through the official page: https://www.bbk.ac.uk/student-services/admissions/undergraduate/applications

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