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Modern Languages with study or work abroad BA (Hons)

University of Bath

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Course options

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Achieve fluency in two languages and prepare for an international career. You’ll also learn about the politics, history and culture of different countries.Studying Modern Languages enables you to read, write and speak two foreign languages, and learn about the social, political and cultural evolution of the principal countries in which they're spoken.Our degree offers flexible pathways. You can select two advanced languages you've studied at A-level or combine one with a language at beginners' (ab initio) level.For advanced language pathways, you’ll study the cultures, societies and histories of the countries in which your languages are spoken. Beginners' language pathways focus on an integrated approach. This means you’ll learn about culture through language.In Year 1, you'll develop your core linguistic skills, while exploring the history, cultures and societies of countries in which your language is spoken.Year 2 combines the study of languages with acquiring the skills of intercultural communication. This will help you to gain the skills to live and work in a foreign country.You'll spend Year 3 either studying or working abroad.Your final year will offer you the freedom to explore topics that interest you and prepare for your future career. You’ll be able to do a dissertation or translation project and a range of optional units, or select entirely from optional units. Optional units will cover areas such as contemporary politics, translation studies, film and media studies, and sociolinguistics.When completing your UCAS application for this course you will need to indicate the two languages and the level in each language you wish to study. You should do this under "further details" in the "choices" section of the application form, using our listed codes separated by a space.You must choose at least one advanced language:French (advanced): FAGerman (advanced): GASpanish (advanced): SAYour second language can be any other advanced language or any beginner language (except your chosen advanced language):French (beginner): FBGerman (beginner): GBItalian (beginner): IBMandarin (beginner): MBRussian (beginner): RBSpanish (beginner): SBFor example, if you wish to study advanced Spanish and beginner French you should enter "FB SA" (or "SA FB") on your UCAS choice.

Tuition fees

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£ 22,800per year

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University information

University of Bath

University of Bath

University of Bath

  • University League Table

    8th

  • Campus address

    University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7AY, England

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The university's community is made up of over 20,000 students. Around one-third come from outside the UK, representing 153 nationalities around the world.
The International Support Service offers an international orientation programme and mentoring scheme to help students settle into life in the UK.
University of Bath alumni can be found contributing positively in countries worldwide, and many continue their association with Bath long after graduation.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    French

    9th out of 47 1

    13th out of 34 3

    11th out of 47 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    167 74%

    13th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    3rd

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.05 76%

    32nd

    15

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    171 83%

    11th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    6th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.98 74%

    24th

    18

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    166 76%

    13th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    7th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.02 76%

    30th

    16

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