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Modern Languages BA (Hons)

University of Leeds

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    24-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

This four-year Modern Languages degree allows you to study two languages, as well as a variety of optional modules covering culture and society. You’ll gain the language and professional skills to prepare you for an international career in many sectors.Whether you’re starting your language from a beginners’ level, or with prior knowledge, you’ll reach a professional standard in your chosen languages through intensive learning practice and your residence abroad.You’ll complement your language studies by exploring cultures and societies around the world, choosing from a range of topics such as literature, cinema, popular culture, history and politics. You can also enhance your professional language skills, through modules on translation, interpreting or languages for business.To find out what it is like to study with us, visit the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies website.


What languages can I study?

On the four-year Modern Languages degree, we offer the following languages at two entry levels. You can start as a beginner, or start with prior experience (A-level or equivalent). If you have prior experience in Arabic or Thai, please contact us before applying:- Arabic (from beginners' level only) - Chinese- French- German- Italian- Japanese- Portuguese- Russian- Spanish- Thai (from beginners' level only)


Language combinations

Not all language combinations are possible because of residence abroad requirements. For example, at present it is not possible for students to study French, German or Spanish at beginners' level with post A-level Arabic, Chinese, Japanese or Russian.If you have any questions about your combination, please contact our Admissions team.You’ll need to tell us your language combination in the ‘Further Details’ section of your UCAS application.

Application deadline

29 January

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : ABB

Where a post-A level language route is taken, a B grade in the relevant language is required.

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University information

University of Leeds

University of Leeds

University of Leeds

  • University League Table

    23rd

  • Campus address

    University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, England

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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 is continually investing 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

    Linguistics

    18th out of 29 3

    16th out of 101 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    153 75%

    11th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    62.0 62%

    20th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.21 80%

    9th

    10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    148 72%

    18th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    71.0 71%

    13th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.90 72%

    83rd

    5

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