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BA English and Modern Languages at University of Exeter

University of Exeter, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Engage in literary study while developing your language skills in a cultural context and explore innovations in literature in their historical and national context Learn important analytical techniques that will be useful across a range of subjects and research tasks Option to spend your third year studying or working abroad in a country where you can develop your chosen language. Students studying beginners languages are required to study the 4-year “

Duration: 4 years; 3 years BA English and Modern Languages (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (variants: BA English and Modern Languages (3 years))  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students studying beginners languages must take the 4-year “ - Alongside your main degree you may be eligible (depending on your course) to choose modules from another subject to broaden your skills and interests. - Essential skills for your future, including communication, problem-solving, teamwork and digital confidence.

Career pathways

Our students have progressed to a broad range of work sectors including education, arts management, publishing, journalism, marketing, finance and events management, working for companies such as: * This information has been taken from the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) Surveys 14/15, 15/16, 16/17 and 17/18. Please note that, due to data protection, the job titles and organisations are listed independently and do not necessarily correspond.

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Entry requirements

UCAS code QR10, QR09. Typical offer: A-Level: AAB-ABB; IB: 34-32/665-655; BTEC: DDD-DDM A-Level: AAB-ABB (B in an accepted Humanities or Social Science subject* and, dependent on language level chosen, the required Modern Foreign Language (see below).). IB: 34/665-32/655 (HL5 in an accepted Humanities or Social Science subject* and, dependent on language level chosen, the required Modern Foreign Language (see below)). BTEC: DDD-DDM (Applicants studying a BTEC Extended Diploma will also require GCE A-Level grade B in an accepted Humanities or Social Science subject* and, dependent on language level chosen, the required Modern Foreign Language (see below)). GCSE: C or 4 (English Language). Access to HE: 24 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit Grade (To include 12 L3 Credits at Merit Grade in an accepted Humanities or Social Science subject* and, dependent on language level chosen, L3 credits in the Modern Foreign Language subject area (see below)).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 25,700 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 4 years; 3 years BA English and Modern Languages (3 years)

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