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BA (Hons) Languages and Global Cultures at Lancaster University

Lancaster University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Unlock opportunities, think globally, and embrace your passion for languages. You’ll graduate with expertise in two or more languages, in-depth cultural knowledge and practical experience. These are powerful assets in our complex multilingual world.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Global Affairs  |  Duration: Full time 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Beginners Languages (CEFR A1/A2) 1, Becoming Independent in Languages (CEFR B1/B2) 1, Languages and Global Cultures Now. Year 2 core modules: Planetary Histories, Becoming Independent in Languages (CEFR B1/B2) 2, Advancing in Languages (CEFR B2 / HSK 5) - 2. Year 3 core modules: Global Engagement Year (CEFR B2/C1 or HSK 5/6). Year 4 core modules: Becoming Proficient in Languages (CEFR C1/C2 / HSK 6/6) - 3, Global Cultures Independent Project.

Career pathways

By studying Languages and Global Cultures at Lancaster, you will graduate with a multi-lingual, multicultural set of skills that will help open doors to a wide range of career destinations. Language graduates are in high demand in roles which require collaboration, communication, leadership skills, and critical thinking, as well as intercultural competencies and creativity.

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Entry requirements

A levels: ABB. This should include grade B in either French, German or Spanish, or GCSE grade 6/B in a foreign language. Access to HE Diploma: Our typical entry requirement would be 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 15 Level 3 credits at Merit, but you would need to have appropriate evidence of language ability. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM accepted alongside appropriate evidence of language ability. BTEC in combination with A levels: Our typical entry requirement would be A level grade B plus BTEC(s) at DD, or A levels at grade BB plus BTEC at D. This should include grade B in either French, German or Spanish, or GCSE grade 6/B in a foreign language. International Baccalaureate: 32 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects. This should include 6 in HL French, German or Spanish or appropriate evidence of language learning ability. T levels: Distinction overall accepted alongside appropriate evidence of language ability. GCSE requirements: English Language grade 4/C. A GCSE grade 6/B in a relevant language may meet the subject requirement for this programme, if not studied to A level or equivalent. English language requirements: If English is not your first language, we require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component for this programme. Important information: You will not be able to study a language if you are an L1 speaker of that language, or if you are fluent above CEFR B2. You will typically not be able to study a language from beginners' level if you have studied it to A level or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

International applicants: GBP 26,300 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

Duration: Full time 4 years

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