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BA (Hons) Modern Languages and Business Studies at Newcastle University

Newcastle University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This Modern Languages and Business Studies degree prepares you for a global career with language skills and business expertise. Study one or two languages and develop near-native fluency through engaging, practical learning. You'll have the opportunity to study the cultures of the languages you choose through a range of optional modules.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Modern Languages, Newcastle University Business School  |  Duration: Full time: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will also study modules in the culture, history, cinema or linguistics of the countries where your chosen languages are spoken. You will study an Introduction to Management and Organisation and have the option to study additional business modules. Compulsory modules include: Introduction to Management and Organisation, Academic Study and Research Skills.

Career pathways

Ability in languages is highly regarded by employers across all sectors, including industry and business. Employers value the linguistic, interpersonal, intercultural and professional skills of language graduates.

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Entry requirements

A levels: ABB including French, German or Spanish with B or 6 in GCSE Mathematics. 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. IB: 32 points with Higher Level French or German or Spanish at grade 6 or above. Standard Level Mathematics required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. If not studying a full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level with French or German or Spanish at grade 6 or above. Standard Level Mathematics required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level and completion of a national high school diploma. 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. BTEC: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma. BTECs will be considered with grade DDD-DDM however 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. Scottish Highers: AABBB at Higher Grade, including French, German or Spanish.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 25,350 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 4 years

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