English & a Modern Language, BA (Hons) at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

This block-taught degree combines English language or English literature with a modern language chosen from British Sign Language, Chinese, Japanese or Korean. Students develop speaking, writing, translation and interpretation skills in the chosen language, with a study abroad option.

Faculty: School of Psychology and Humanities | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 modules include Beginner BSL, Chinese language: history and society, Foundations of Japanese or Korean language and culture, Language, society and identity and Introduction to Literature and Popular Culture; later years add intermediate and advanced language modules and English options such as The gothic in literature, film and visual culture.

Career pathways

Careers include publishing, journalism, writing, teaching, English as a foreign language teaching, translation, interpreting, diplomacy, policy and the Civil Service, or further study through a PGCE, postgraduate degree or research programme.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK applicants (typical offer): 104-112 points at A2; BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM; BTEC Diploma: D*D-D*D*; Pass Access Course: 104-112 points; International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 104-112 points from Higher Level subjects; T Level: M; IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5; GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent; West African School Certificate English grade C6 is also accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition (published without a per-year label) Source

International applicants: GBP 18,750 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition (published without a per-year label) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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