Modern European Studies
UCAS Code: R906
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
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Pass with 60 credits overall; 45 at level 3. Of the level 3 credits, at least 21 should be passed at Merit. Considered on a case by case basis.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
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Extended Project
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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
If you wish to study one language, choose from French, German, Russian or Spanish post A Level or German, Russian or Spanish beginners. If you wish to study two languages, choose from French, German, Russian or Spanish (post A Level or beginners) or Portuguese and Serbian/Croatian beginners. At least one of you two languages must be one of our post A Level languages (French, German, Russian or Spanish), as you may only include one beginners' language in your programme. Higher Level and Standard Level (B programme) languages considered. Please contact the University for further information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered on a case by case basis.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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Scottish Advanced Higher
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Scottish Higher
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Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
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About this course
Get ready to change your perspective on what you thought you already knew about history. Learning one or two languages alongside history gives you the opportunity to see beyond the UK perspective of historical events. Not only will you gain access to additional source texts, but also a whole new way of understanding our shared past.
Fully immerse yourself in your chosen language(s) and culture(s) on a year abroad in year three. Taking this time will not only see your language abilities grow towards fluency but you'll also have the opportunity to grow in independence and confidence.
**Why choose this course?**
- Combine your curiosity for history with your passion for languages.
- Choose to study one or two languages - one of which may be from beginner's level
- Open up new job opportunities by learning one or two European languages
- Spend a year abroad immersing yourself in the language and culture of your chosen country/countries
- Learning a language widens your access to original historical sources
- Experience great teaching, in the 2020 National Student Survey 100% of students thought staff made the subject interesting
PLEASE NOTE: Not all our languages are available for beginner’s or post A level. For a full breakdown of the options open to you, please visit (https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/course/Modern-European-Studies-BA)
**I want to learn one language from beginner level**
- You may choose from; French, German, Russian or Spanish.
- You will spend two thirds of your time getting to grips with your chosen language/culture in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures and one third of your time on your selected modules from the Department of History.
**I want to learn one language from post A level**
- You may choose from; French, German, Russian or Spanish
- You’ll spend two thirds of your time continuing your chosen language/culture in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures and one third of your time on your selected modules from the Department of History.
**I want to learn two languages, one from beginner level and one from A level**
- You may continue; French, German, Spanish or Russian
- You may begin; French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian/Croatian or Spanish
- You’ll spend two thirds of your time in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures learning your beginner’s language/culture and your post A-level language/culture. The final third will be spent on your selected modules from the Department of History.
**I want to learn two languages from post A level**
- You may choose; French, German, Russian, Spanish
- You’ll spend two thirds of your time continuing your chosen languages/cultures in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures and one third of your time on your selected modules from the Department of History.
Modules
In your first year, you follow a range of foundation modules in whichever combination of three subjects you have chosen. In year two you choose from a broader range of options within your three disciplines, focusing on more specialised subjects. You’ll spend your third year abroad in a country or countries where your chosen language or languages are spoken and then upon entering your final year you will choose from a range of optional modules in each discipline to extend your knowledge base.
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