BA Politics and Modern Languages at University of Bristol

Programme overview

Work, travel, relationships, politics, diplomacy... In an increasingly globalised world, multilingualism and intercultural understanding have never been more important. This exciting joint honours degree allows you to bring all of this together, by combining politics with the study of a language and its related culture(s): French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences | Department: Modern Languages | Duration: 4 years full-time. 6/7 years part-time. Part-time study with daytime, weekday teaching and a period of residence abroad | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The degree lasts four years, with years 1, 2 and 4 spent in Bristol. Year 3 is spent abroad in a country where your chosen language is spoken, refining your language skills and cultural knowledge and gaining valuable work experience. In each of Years 1, 2 and 4, you take a combination of units from the School of Modern Languages and the School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies.

Career pathways

Students who spend time overseas ‘consistently achieve better academic outcomes, secure more professional-level jobs and earn higher salaries’ than those who do not ('Gone International: A New Generation’, Universities UK International, 2025). Modern Languages courses for 2027: BA Comparative Literatures and Cultures and Modern Languages: Study type Full-time only Course type Joint honours UCAS code QR21 BA English and Modern Languages: Study...

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Entry requirements

A-level standard offer: AAB including an essay based subject. Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art and Design (all pathways); Business Studies; Chinese; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Film;. A-level contextual offer: BBB including an essay based subject. Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art and Design (all pathways); Business Studies; Chinese; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Film;. BTEC: DDD in any Applied General. IB Diploma: 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in an essay based subject. Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art and Design (all pathways); Business Studies; Chinese; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Language and Literature; English. Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers: Advanced Higher: AB including an essay based subject, and Higher: AAABB Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art and Design (all pathways); Business Studies; Chinese; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; Environmental Science;. GCSE: No specific subjects required. English language: IELTS 7.0 overall with 7.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other skills (or equivalent). Apply through UCAS (course code RL20).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 26,500 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time. 6/7 years part-time. Part-time study with daytime, weekday teaching and a period

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/

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