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BA (Hons) Modern Languages and International Relations at Newcastle University

Newcastle University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This degree combines the study of one or two languages with key concepts in international relations and politics. During your degree you’ll develop proficiency in reading and listening, writing and speaking, and mediating skills in one or two languages. You could continue learning a language you have studied before or try something completely new.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Modern Languages  |  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. In addition you will study compulsory International Relations modules, providing you with a foundation in the discipline. Compulsory modules include: Key Concepts in International Politics, Power and Inequality: How to Study Global Politics ... and Change the World, Academic Study and Research Skills, Becoming a Political Researcher, Year Abroad Preparation.

Career pathways

This course will prepare you for a wide range of careers in the private, public or voluntary sector, in the UK or abroad. Ability in languages is highly regarded by employers across all sectors, including industry and business.

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Entry requirements

A levels: ABB including Chinese, French, German, Japanese or Spanish. 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 in Chinese, French, German or Spanish at grade 6 or above. If not studying a full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level with Chinese, French, German or Spanish at grade 6 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. Applicants offering a BTEC National Diploma will be considered on an individual basis. 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. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted.

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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