English and Modern Languages (One Language)
University of Southampton
UCAS Code: R910 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Typical Offer: ABB including an essay writing subject If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A level offer: BBB including an essay writing subject and grade A in the EPQ. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise an applicant's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. Essay writing subjects include: History, English Language and Literature, English Language, Drama and Theatre Studies, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Classical Civilisation, Politics, Geography or any other humanities-based essay writing subjects. Candidates with no previous language experience may still apply for this programme. Students on this route would study accelerated language classes from beginner’s level.
Access to HE Diploma
60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit, to include 6 Distinctions in an essay writing subject. Essay writing subjects include History, English Language and Literature, English Language, Drama and Theatre Studies, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Classical Civilisation, Politics, Geography or any other humanities-based essay writing subjects. Candidates with no previous language experience may still apply for this programme. Students on this route would study accelerated language classes from beginner’s level. We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants?who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3 M2 M2 in three principal subjects including an essay based subject. Essay writing subjects include History, English Language and Literature, English Language, Drama and Theatre Studies, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Classical Civilisation, Politics, Geography or any other humanities-based essay writing subjects. Candidates with no previous language experience may still apply for this programme. Students on this route would study accelerated language classes from beginner’s level. We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants?who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pass, with 32 points overall with 16 points at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in English Literature (or another relevant essay writing subject). Essay writing subjects include History, English Language and Literature, English Language, Drama and Theatre Studies, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Classical Civilisation, Politics, Geography or any other humanities-based essay writing subjects. Candidates with no previous language experience may still apply for this programme. Students on this route would study accelerated language classes from beginner’s level. We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants?who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme. International Baccalaureate Career Programme (IBCP): Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2 H2 H3 H3 H3 H3 including an essay writing subject Essay writing subjects include History, English Language and Literature, English Language, Drama and Theatre Studies, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Classical Civilisation, Politics, Geography or any other humanities-based essay writing subjects. Candidates with no previous language experience may still apply for this programme. Students on this route would study accelerated language classes from beginner’s level. We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants?who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Distinction, Distinction in the BTEC National Extended Diploma plus B in an A level essay writing subject Essay writing subjects include History, English Language and Literature, English Language, Drama and Theatre Studies, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Classical Civilisation, Politics, Geography or any other humanities-based essay writing subjects. Candidates with no previous language experience may still apply for this programme. Students on this route would study accelerated language classes from beginner’s level. We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants?who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Distinction in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus AB in an A level essay writing subject and one further A level Essay writing subjects include History, English Language and Literature, English Language, Drama and Theatre Studies, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Classical Civilisation, Politics, Geography or any other humanities-based essay writing subjects. Candidates with no previous language experience may still apply for this programme. Students on this route would study accelerated language classes from beginner’s level. We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants?who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Distinction, Distinction in the BTEC National Extended Diploma plus B in an A level essay writing subject Essay writing subjects include History, English Language and Literature, English Language, Drama and Theatre Studies, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Classical Civilisation, Politics, Geography or any other humanities-based essay writing subjects. Candidates with no previous language experience may still apply for this programme. Students on this route would study accelerated language classes from beginner’s level. We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants?who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education. Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject). Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4" We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme. We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
ABB from 3 A levels including an essay writing subject or AB from two A levels including an essay writing subject, and B from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. Essay writing subjects include: History, English Language and Literature, English Language, Drama and Theatre Studies, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Classical Civilisation, Politics, Geography or any other humanities-based essay writing subjects. Candidates with no previous language experience may still apply for this programme. Students on this route would study accelerated language classes from beginner’s level. We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants?who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
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About this course
Build your critical thinking, cultural understanding and communication skills by studying English and French, German or Spanish.
Spend a year of this 4 year English literature and modern languages degree abroad on a workplace, teaching or university placement.
You can choose a language you have not studied. You'll get extra hours of teaching and funding for a language course abroad at the end of year 1 to make fast progress.
Whichever language you choose, you'll:
develop your ability to interpret a range of cultural contexts and literary texts
become immersed in the language and familiar with how it is spoken
study a society and culture relevant to your chosen language
explore different ways of looking at literature, such as history and politicsBuild your critical thinking, cultural understanding and communication skills by studying English and French, German or Spanish.
Spend a year of this 4 year English literature and modern languages degree abroad on a workplace, teaching or university placement.
You can choose a language you have not studied. You'll get extra hours of teaching and funding for a language course abroad at the end of year 1 to make fast progress.
Whichever language you choose, you'll:
develop your ability to interpret a range of cultural contexts and literary texts
become immersed in the language and familiar with how it is spoken
study a society and culture relevant to your chosen language
explore different ways of looking at literature, such as history and politicsBuild your critical thinking, cultural understanding and communication skills by studying English and French, German or Spanish.
Spend a year of this 4 year English literature and modern languages degree abroad on a workplace, teaching or university placement.
You can choose a language you have not studied. You'll get extra hours of teaching and funding for a language course abroad at the end of year 1 to make fast progress.
Whichever language you choose, you'll:
develop your ability to interpret a range of cultural contexts and literary texts
become immersed in the language and familiar with how it is spoken
study a society and culture relevant to your chosen language
explore different ways of looking at literature, such as history and politics
Choose topics and gain expertise in areas that interest you most, including:
translation and interpretation
contemporary society
literature and film
anthropology
history
Modules
English modules cover writing from around the world and its connection to politics, the arts, identity and more. You can also study creative writing.
Your studies in your chosen language, either French, German or Spanish, include modules in language and linguistics and options in politics and culture. Your language modules depend on your language level.
You spend a year abroad on a work placement, a British Council placement or at a partner university.
Some of the modules you may study include:
English on the Move
Poetic Language
American Gothic
Animal Forms: Poetry and the non-human
Literary Transformations
Applications of Linguistics
Language Acquisition
Globalisation: Culture, Language and the Nation State
Seeing and Being Seen
Period Abroad re-entry
Understanding Culture
Sound and Voice
For further module information visit: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/one-modern-language-english-degree-ba#modules
Assessment methods
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- lectures
- classes and tutorials
- coursework
- individual and group projects
- independent learning (studying on your own)
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