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MLang (Hons) Languages and Global Cultures at Lancaster University

Lancaster University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Deep dive into the fascinating world of language, where words become bridges to understanding and cultures come alive through communication. For those that excel in language learning, this degree will enable you to fast-track your learning and take up to three languages. You’ll graduate with a postgraduate language degree and advanced skills that will get you noticed by future employers.

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

What you will study

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

Career pathways

This integrated master’s programme is a fantastic opportunity to achieve a postgraduate language qualification in just four years. This will mark you out in job applications as a high achiever.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: AAB. This should include grade B in either French, German or Spanish. Access to HE Diploma: Our typical entry requirement would be 36 Level 3 Credits at Distinction plus 9 Level 3 credits at Merit, but you would need to have appropriate evidence of language ability in French, German or Spanish. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD accepted alongside appropriate evidence of language ability in French, German or Spanish. 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 AB plus BTEC at D. This should include grade B in either French, German, or Spanish. International Baccalaureate: 35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects. This should include 6 in HL French, German or Spanish. T levels: Distinction overall accepted alongside appropriate evidence of language ability in French, German or Spanish. GCSE requirements: English Language grade 4/C. 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. If you have studied a language to A level, we would expect you to have achieved at least grade B.

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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