BA (Hons) Italian at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

The Italian language carries an unparalleled cultural capital. Whilst according to UNESCO over 60% of the world’s art treasures are found in Italy, around the world the long history of Italian migration underlies food, arts, sport, fashion, tourism and heritage industries in millions of local enterprises and ventures. Italian at Liverpool has a distinctive approach to help you become proficient in Italian and develop your ability to engage confidently with Italian language, history and culture, including the contexts in which you live and study.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 4 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students with A level Italian or equivalent should normally take ITAL100U. Students with no previous experience of learning Italian, or with qualifications below A level, should normally take ITAL100B. Compulsory modules in year one include Introduction to Languages and Cultures, Language Awareness: Linguistics for Language Learners, Introduction to Italian Studies.

Career pathways

Studying Italian goes beyond preparing students for a specific career, as the skills learned offer many possibilities. The Higher Education Statistics Agency consistently records high employment levels for language graduates, and the employability of graduates in Italian is excellent.

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Entry requirements

A levels: BBB For entry to beginners’ Italian 100%, or 50% with a non-language subject, you will need BBB (in any subject). For entry to advanced Italian, or combining Italian with a second language, one of your Bs needs to be in Italian.; GCSE: 4/C in English and 4/C in Mathematics; BTEC Extended Diploma: Applications encouraged. We evaluate each BTEC application on its merits, entry to Advanced language with an A level or equivalent in Italian (no subject requirement for entry to Beginners’ Language).; IB: 30 points overall with no score less than 4 including 5 at higher level in relevant language (no subject requirement for entry to Beginners’ Language) or pass the IB Diploma plus 5,5,5 in 3 HL subjects including 5 at higher level in relevant language (no subject requirement for entry to Beginners’ Language).; English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). full-time; Year in industry fee £2,010; Year abroad fee £1,508 (applies to year in China) (not included) Source

International applicants: GBP 28,000 a year (2027/28). full-time; Year in industry fee £2,010; Year abroad fee £14,000 (applies to year in China) (not included) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://ucas.com/students

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