Modern Languages
University of Nottingham
UCAS Code: R900 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Including 1 language from French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Russian or Spanish.
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 grade B in one of French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Russian or Spanish.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Including M2 in 1 language from French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Russian or Spanish.
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
Including 1 language from French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Russian or Spanish. 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 grade B in one of French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Russian or Spanish.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
and A Level grades BB including one of French, German, Mandarin Chinese, 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 grade B in one of French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Russian or Spanish.
Applications are assessed on an individual basis.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Including 1 language from French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Russian or Spanish. 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 1 language from French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Russian or Spanish.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels including 1 language from French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Russian or Spanish.
UCAS Tariff
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About this course
Study two languages. Studying languages is both fascinating and challenging. They break down barriers, allowing us to connect globally and share experiences. In an ever more complex world, language skills are more relevant than ever.
During this degree, you will have the opportunity to hone these skills by spending a year abroad immersing yourself into both your chosen languages and cultures. Many of our students say the year abroad is their course highlight and find that they return more independent and confident with experiences and skills which make them stand out to future employers. If you are unable to spend a year abroad, you may be interested in our three-year Modern Languages BA.
You may choose two languages from: French, German, Russian, Spanish (all post-A Level or from beginners' level); and Serbian/Croatian and Portuguese (from beginners' level only). If you would like to study three languages, please see our Modern Language Studies BA.
There are two pathways you may choose from:
I have two post-A level/IB languages:
- You may choose to continue two of the following: French, German, Russian and Spanish (which includes a year of Portuguese) - just let us know your language choices in your UCAS application.
I have one post-A level/IB language and would like to start another as a beginner or from GCSE level:
- You will reach the same level in your beginners’ language as in your A-level language by the final year. You may choose from: French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian/Croatian or Spanish - just let us know your language choices in your UCAS application.
To find out what it's like to study with us, see the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures website.
*Portuguese is only available as a beginners' language and may not be combined with Russian
**Serbian/Croatian is only available as a beginners' language and may only be studied alongside Russian
Modules
Year one. There are two pathways you may choose from:
I have two post-A level/IB languages:
You may choose to continue two of the following: French, German, Russian and Spanish* (which includes a year of Portuguese) - just let us know your language choices in your UCAS application.
I have one post-A level/IB language and would like to start another as a beginner or from GCSE level
You can reach the same level in your beginners’ language as in your A-level language by your final year. You may choose from: French, German, Portuguese**, Russian, Serbian/Croatian*** or Spanish - just let us know your language choices in your UCAS application.
You will take 120 credits worth of modules with core modules appropriate to your level and language choices. Your core language modules are 20 credits for post-A level students and 40 credits if you are a beginner (except Portuguese and Serbian/Croatian which are 20 credits).
You must successfully complete year one but it does not count towards your final degree classification.
* If you choose to study Spanish at post-A level/IB level you will take Hispanic Studies which includes at least one year of Portuguese
**Portuguese is only available as a beginners' language and may not be combined with Russian
***Serbian/Croatian is only available as a beginner's language and may only be studied alongside Russian
Year two. Your language studies will be consolidated and developed to prepare you for your year abroad.
You have to successfully pass year two and it is weighted at 33% of your final degree classification.
You will take 120 credits’ worth of modules with the core language modules being 20 credits per language.
Year abroad. You will divide your time between countries where your chosen language(s) are spoken. Depending on where your placement is, you could:
study at one of our exchange universities
teach on the British Council assistantship programme
undertake a work placement with a company. (Please note this option is not available in China or Russia)
Year four. You will develop your command of your languages and their use in increasingly sophisticated contexts.
Through optional modules you'll be able to tailor your degree around personal interests or career aspirations.
During this year you will take 120 credits’ worth of modules (including 20 credits of core language modules per language). Your assessment results in year four are weighted at 67% of your final degree classification.
Tuition fees
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