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Modern Languages and Politics - BA (Hons)

University of Leeds

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Leeds, Main

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

You can study politics at Leeds with one of 10 languages. On this four-year course, you’ll examine concepts such as colonialism, nationalism, democracy, revolution, gender and globalisation. Optional topics range from political systems that exist across the globe to translation and interpreting, to media and democracy. You’ll also study the society and culture of the countries where your chosen language is spoken. Your intensive language modules will prepare you for your year abroad, where you’ll further enhance your linguistic skills and enrich your knowledge of how your host country interacts with other countries and regional or global institutions. You’ll be able to choose to take your Final Year Project either with politics or with your chosen language. The international outlook and knowledge you develop alongside advanced language skills will allow you to consider career options in a range of fields when you graduate. Choose one of the following languagesWe offer the following languages at two entry levels: beginners’ or with prior experience (eg A-level or equivalent). If you have prior experience in Arabic or Thai, please contact us before applying:Arabic (from beginners' level only)ChineseFrenchGermanItalianJapanesePortugueseRussianSpanishThaiYou must include your chosen language in the ‘Further Details’ section of your UCAS application. Specialist facilitiesWith a variety of specialist facilities and four libraries on campus, you’ll find plenty of space for study, group work, and research.The Language Centre includes digital language labs, audio/video practice booths and Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL). The Language Zone offers excellent learning material in more than 50 languages, including online resources and advice. The Language Exchange and the Language Groups programme provide opportunities to practice with other learners and native speakers. You can also volunteer to help other learners and enhance your CV at the same time.The world-class Brotherton Library is home to a wide variety of manuscripts, archive and early printed material in its Special Collections – valuable assets for your independent research. These include rare copies of magazines and unpublished letters with materials across the range of languages that we teach, from medieval Latin to the Leeds Russian Archive. Our main library resources are also excellent, and the University Library offers a comprehensive training programme to help you make the most of them.Our Martin Thomas Translation Labs feature state-of-the-art computing facilities for translation studies as well as Interpreter Training Suites – ideal if you are considering a career in interpreting.We also have links with several institutions that support language-learning on campus, such as Instituto Cervantes (Spanish), Instituto Camoes (Portuguese) and Institut Ramon Llull (Catalan).

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£ 26,000per year

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University information

University of Leeds

University of Leeds

University of Leeds

  • University League Table

    21st

  • Campus address

    University of Leeds (Main), Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom

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A global community with staff and students from over 130 countries, providing opportunities to meet and work with people from around the world.
The University of Leeds continually invests in its campus, from new labs and lecture theatres to one of the most impressive libraries in the UK.
The University of Leeds has been welcoming international students for over 100 years, so you can be sure of experienced help throughout your time at Leeds.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Politics

    20th out of 74 3

    13th out of 25 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    160 74%

    18th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    21st

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.89 72%

    71st

    2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    160 78%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    9th

    11

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.12 78%

    14th

    5

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