BA (Honours) Language Studies at The Open University

Programme overview

A flexible BA (Honours) degree of 360 credits in which students study two modern languages chosen from French, German and Spanish, or combine one with English language studies. It explores how language reflects and shapes communication, culture and identity while developing proficiency.

Duration: As little as 3 years at a pace equivalent to full-time (120 credits a year); 6 years part-time (60 credits a year) | Intake: October | Study mode: part-time distance learning | Location: Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 includes Introducing English language studies (L101) and a choice of beginners' modules in French, German or Spanish (L102, L103, L106), Chinese or Exploring languages and cultures (L161), with intermediate French, German or Spanish studies at the higher starting level.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates to be culturally aware, independent communicators with skills valued in the global workplace.

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Application information

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. Students choose a beginners or intermediate language module at the start: intermediate is suggested for those with knowledge of the chosen language at about CEFR level A2, otherwise beginners. A beginners and an intermediate module in the same language should not be studied at the same time without significant prior knowledge. Beginners' or Intermediate Chinese (L108/L118) can only be studied by those who have reached CEFR A2 in their core language (French, German or Spanish).

Domestic applicants: GBP 24,528 for the whole programme (2026/27). Total for the 360-credit honours degree at the England-resident rate (maximum chargeable fee, 2026/27), based on studying 60 credits a year for 6 years (£4,088 a year). Source

Intake: October

Duration: As little as 3 years at a pace equivalent to full-time (120 credits a year); 6 years part-time (60 c

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