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BA Modern Languages at University of Exeter

University of Exeter, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Highly flexible programme which allows you to structure your studies around your interests or follow a specific career-orientated pathway. Choose from Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. Study one, two or three languages from Beginners level or post A-level. Students studying beginners languages are required to study the 4-year “with International Placement

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

What you will study

The Modern Languages degree programme is made up of compulsory (core) and optional modules, which are worth 15 or 30 credits each, worth a total of 120 credits each year. Take up to 30 credits outside the department through modularity. Students studying beginners languages must take the 4-year “with International Placement” course. - 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

A Modern Languages degree is also excellent preparation for postgraduate study, and recent graduates have progressed to a range of courses, including:

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS code R902, R901. Typical offer: A-Level: ABB-BBB; IB: 32/655-30/555; BTEC: DDM A-Level: ABB-BBB (View our Language entry requirements below). IB: 32/655-30/555 (View our Language entry requirements below). BTEC: DDM (View our Language entry requirements below). GCSE: C or 4 (English Language). Access to HE: 24 L3 Credits at Distinction Grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit Grade (Depending on language level chosen (see below), 12 L3 credits in a Modern Foreign Language subject area may also be required.). T-Level: Distinction (Depending on language level chosen (see below), GCE A-Level in a Modern Foreign Language may also be required.). English language: Profile B1 (international applicants)

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 Modern Languages (3 years)

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