BA Modern Languages (3 languages: Chinese, French, German, Portuguese or Spanish) at University of Southampton

Programme overview

Develop your languages skills and broaden your understanding of societies where they're spoken on this 4 year bachelors degree. Study 3 languages from a choice of Chinese, French, German, Spanish and Portuguese. Spend a year of this 4 year modern languages degree abroad on a workplace, teaching or university placement in 1 or 2 countries.

What you will study

You study your chosen languages and societies and cultures where they are spoken. You choose from Chinese, French, German, Portuguese and Spanish. You study both your languages and societies and cultures where they are spoken.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including local government, national government bodies, publishers, press agencies, consultancies, think tanks, regional councils, hotels. Careers directly related to the course include translator, interpreter, digital copywriter, editorial assistant, journalist, copy editor, secondary school teacher, web content manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels: BBB including one named language. IB: Pass, with 30 points overall with 15 points at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in one named language. Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C). IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 27,500 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/how-to-apply/undergraduate-applications.page

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