Modern Languages with Translation (with Foundation Year)
UCAS Code: 74QF
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
including 2 of French, German, Russian or Spanish.
Pass Access to HE Diploma plus 2 A level grades of CC including 2 of French, German, Russian or Spanish.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
including 2 of French, German, Russian and Spanish.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
including 2 scores of 4 in 2 Higher Level subjects from French, German, Russian or Spanish.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
including 2 of French, German, Russian or Spanish.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Plus 2 A Level grades CC from 2 of French, German, Russian or Spanish.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
plus 2 A level grades CC including 2 of French, German, Russian or Spanish.
Scottish Advanced Higher
including 2 of French, German, Russian or Spanish. Plus BBBCC at Higher Level.
Scottish Higher
Plus two Advanced Higher Subjects with grades BC including 2 of French, German, Russian or Spanish.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Grade B plus two A levels grades CC or Grade C plus two A levels grades BC. The A Level subjects need to be 2 of French, German, Russian or Spanish.
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About this course
The foundation year is for talented UK students who do not meet the usual criteria for our degrees. It is an opportunity for you to develop key skills including communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and digital ability. You may then progress on to the following degrees:
- American and Canadian Literature, History and Culture (International Study)
- Ancient History
- Archaeology
- Classical Civilisation
- English
- English Language and Literature
- Film and Television Studies
- French Studies
- German
- Hispanic Studies
- History
- History of Art
- International Media and Communications Studies
- Liberal Arts
- Modern Languages
- Modern Language Studies
- Modern Languages with Translation
- Music
- Philosophy
- Religion, Philosophy and Ethics
- Russian Studies
- Theology and Religious Studies
Our dedicated foundation tutors will support you throughout the year and help you develop as a learner. This ensures you have the necessary skills, knowledge and confidence before you start your chosen degree.
You will be a full member of the University of Nottingham, with all the experiences and opportunities this offers.
Modules
During your foundation year you will develop the skills and gain the knowledge required to progress onto degree level study. In year one of degree level study (which follows your foundation year) you will take core language modules alongside a range of optional modules in fields such as politics or history. In year two, you’ll continue to follow the core language programme in your chosen language, with a particular focus on preparation for the year abroad, and you’ll select further optional modules. You will also take core modules in translation studies and linguistics, and you’ll prepare an assessed translation portfolio. Your third year will be spent abroad, dividing your time between countries where you can practise your language skills. In year four you’ll develop your command of your languages and their use in increasingly sophisticated contexts, including interpreting, alongside a translation project and optional modules drawn from a variety of areas.
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