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BA (Hons)

Modern Languages (Foundation Entry)

Duration
4 Years
Start
September 2024
UCAS Code
L225
Delivery
Campus Taught

With our Modern Languages Foundation Entry course you can learn how to communicate freely in a choice of European and non-European languages as well as immersing yourself in the culture, politics and economics of those countries.

Why study with us

  • 3rd
    in the UK for student satisfaction
    Complete University Guide (Linguistics)
    2023/24
  • You’ll get opportunities to spend time studying abroad. Enhance your language skills, improve your confidence and experience a different culture.
  • You will choose to study two languages from Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Spanish – with the chance to pick up a third later in your course.
  • Our Worldwise Learning Centre offers support with your study of world languages, cultures, travel, and work or study abroad.
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What you'll do

  • You’ll be able to access our Confucius Institute (a partnership between ourselves, Beijing International Studies University and Hanban) which celebrates Chinese culture. Get involved in a wide range of cultural and social events.
  • In 2004, we launched The International Institute of Korean Studies – it’s one of the top three societies in the University and hosts regular events.
  • Your third year is usually spent abroad in the country of your main target language on a work placement, study placement or partner institution.
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Module overview

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Year 0

Compulsory modules
  • HUC110: Essential Study Skills for Higher Education
  • HUC111: Developing Academic Knowledge
  • HUC114: Target Award Extended Study
  • HUC115: Learning by Experience
  • HUC200: Skills for Languages and Area Studies
Optional modules
  • HUC201: Skills for English
  • HUC202: Skills for Education
  • HUC203: Skills for Humanities

HUC110: Essential Study Skills for Higher Education

This module provides you with a foundation in study skills by guiding you through the skills required to produce high quality academic work. Topics covered in the module include academic writing, referencing and critical analysis.

Course delivery

Following the pandemic, we have found that some courses benefit from a blended learning and teaching approach. Therefore, the majority of your teaching will be face-to-face on campus aside from a small amount of online teaching where we have learnt it works best.

90%Face-to-face
10%Online

Please note the delivery information for this course is accurate for the academic year 2023/24. The information displayed in this section may not yet accurately reflect how the course will be delivered in 2024/25 but this information will be updated by October 2023.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Future careers

Modern Languages Foundation Entry could lead to a successful career in international business, consultancy, translation or interpreting, or worldwide teaching. Our graduates are enjoying careers in many international organisations including Merill Lynch, Reuters and diplomatic embassies.

Fees and funding

2023/24
UK
First year£6,500 for the first year
Full-time£9,250 per year
International
First year£11,000 for the first year
Full-time£14,900 per year
2024/25
UK
First year£9,250 for the first year
Full-time£9,250 per year
International
First year£16,400 for the first year
Full-time£16,500 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

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This course is based in the School of Psychology and Humanities

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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