Modern Language Studies
University of Nottingham
UCAS Code: T900 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University of Nottingham
UCAS Code: T900 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Including 2 languages from Spanish, French, Russian or German.
AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
If you have already achieved your Core Maths qualification at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your Core Maths qualification you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your Core Maths qualification. Core Maths qualifications offered by other exam boards are also considered for an alternative offer.
Access to HE Diploma
Unfortunately we are unable to accept this qualification on its own due to the subject specific requirements at A Level. A Level grades BB in two of French, German, Russian or Spanish.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Including 2 languages from Spanish, French, Russian or German grade M2 or higher.
Extended Project
If you have already achieved your EPQ at Grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English grade 4 (alpha grade C)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
or 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates including 2 languages from Spanish, French, Russian or German. 5 Points at Higher Level or 6 points at Standard Level (Programme B).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
and A Level grades BB including two of French, German, Russian or Spanish.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
and A Level grades BB including two of French, German, Russian or Spanish.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Unfortunately we are unable to accept this qualification on its own due to the subject specific requirements at A Level. A Level grades BB in two of French, German, Russian or Spanish.
Applications are assessed on an individual basis.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Including 2 languages from Spanish, French, Russian or German. This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Scottish Higher grades ABBBB.
Scottish Higher
This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Scottish Advanced Highers at grades AB including 2 languages from Spanish, French, Russian or German.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels including 2 languages from Spanish, French, Russian or German.
UCAS Tariff
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About this course
This is the course for true language lovers, giving you the opportunity to study three languages. If your passion is being able to communicate with people from around the globe, and you dream of having the opportunity to immerse yourself in other cultures – then this is course is for you!
During your time with us, we’ll guide you through your three chosen languages (one of which may be from beginners' level) helping you push yourself towards fluency in preparation for your year abroad.
Many of our students say the year abroad is their course highlight. Not only do you have the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in all three of your chosen languages and cultures, but spending time abroad can make you more independent and confident. Taking yourself out of your comfort zone won’t only benefit your degree, it’ll shape the person you are to become.
You may choose three languages from: French, German, Portuguese (beginners' only), Russian, Serbian/Croatian (beginners' only) and Spanish. If you would like to study two languages, please see our Modern Languages BA.
Modules
Depending on the languages you choose and the level you start from there are certain core modules you have to take each year.
You will spend years one and two focusing on core modules for your pathway of choice. Your core modules will depend on whether you're a beginner or post-A level in your language of choice. In year three, you will divide your time between the three countries where your chosen languages are spoken. Depending on where your placement is, you could study at one of our exchange universities, teach on the British Council assistantship programme, or undertake a work placement with a company. In year four, you will come back to Nottingham, and both beginners and post-A level pathways involve the same core modules for their chosen languages.
Tuition fees
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What students say
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This is a broad subject for a variety of European languages. No matter which you take, the general theme is that some graduates go to that country to work, often as English language teachers, some go into further study, often to train as teachers or translators, but most get jobs in the UK in education - most often as language tutors, unsurprisingly, or translators. Modern language grads can also be in demand in business roles where communication and language skills are particularly useful, such as marketing and PR, and in finance or law. But remember — whilst employers say they rate graduates who have graduates who have more than one language, you need to have them as part of a whole package of good skills.
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