Comparative Literatures and Modern Languages

The University of Exeter

United Kingdom, Exeter

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The University of Exeter

United Kingdom , Exeter

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

Q204

Campuses

Streatham

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 24,950 / year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Comparative Literatures and Modern Languages

About

Gain a breadth of knowledge in literature, film and art from around the world, from the ancient to the contemporary.

Develop your translation literacy and understanding of the cultural, political, social and economic forces that shape how material travels from one language and context to another.

Our BA takes a comparative lens on pressing issues such as migration, the environment, and gender and sexuality. We have a decolonial focus, both in terms of theory and our commitment to consider literature beyond the Western canon.

Opportunity to learn Chinese (Mandarin), French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian or Portuguese from beginners. French, Spanish, German, Italian, and Russian can also be taken from advanced/post-A level.

Option to spend your third year studying or working abroad in a country where you can develop your chosen language.

Gain a high level of proficiency in reading, writing, understanding and speaking your selected language, providing you with valued language skills of potential use for future careers.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements (typical offer)

Qualification	Typical offer	Required subjects
A-Level	ABB	Dependent on subjects chosen (see 'read more' below)
IB	32/655	Dependent on subjects chosen (see 'read more' below)
BTEC	DDM	Dependent on subjects chosen (see 'read more' below)
GCSE	C or 4	English Language
Access to HE	24 L3 Credits at Distinction Grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit Grade	Dependent on level chosen the required L3 credits in Modern Foreign Language subject area
T-Level	Distinction	Dependent on subjects chosen: GCE A-Level in a Modern Foreign Language
Contextual Offer	A-Level: BBC IB: 28/554 BTEC: DMM	Specific subject requirements must still be achieved where stated above. Find out more about contextual offers.
Other accepted qualifications	View other accepted qualifications
English language requirements	International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.

NB General Studies is not included in any offer.

Grades advertised on each programme webpage are the typical level at which our offers are made and provide information on any specific subjects an applicant will need to have studied in order to be considered for a place on the programme. However, if we receive a large number of applications for the programme we may not be able to make an offer to all those who are predicted to achieve/have achieved grades which are in line with our typical offer. For more information on how applications are assessed and when decisions are released, please see: After you apply

Language requirements

No previous language qualifications are required.
You may only choose one language.
French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish can be studied either from A-Level or beginner’s level, with both cohorts reaching degree level in the final year.
Portuguese and Chinese can normally only be studied from beginner’s level, not from A-Level; students of these two languages reach degree level in final year.
If you choose a beginners language, you must take the four-year variant of the course with an International Placement.

Languages and levels available for Combined Honours courses

I want to study a new language at beginner level alongside my other subject (excluding programmes with Arabic)
Modern Languages requirements	No previous language qualifications required. We strongly recommend that students who want to start a languages degree with no previous linguistic experience should contact us.
Advanced level languages available	n/a
Beginners level languages available	Chinese (Mandarin); French; German; Italian; Portuguese; Russian; Spanish
I want to study my A level (or equivalent) language at advanced level alongside my other subject (including programmes with Arabic)
Modern Languages requirements	A level grade B or IB HL5 or SL6 (or equivalent) in the language chosen at advanced level
Advanced level languages available	French; German; Italian; Russian; Spanish
Beginners level languages available	n/a

Completing your UCAS form

In the section named ‘further details’ on your UCAS application form please indicate in the ‘choices’ field the language and route you wish to study using the abbreviations below, separated by a space:

French	Fren
Chinese (Mandarin)	Chin
German	Germ
Italian	Ital
Portuguese	Port
Russian	Russ
Spanish	Span

English Program Requirements

Test Name: IELTS Academic, IELTS Online, IELTS One Skill Retake and IELTS Indicator (IELTS – Academic version)
Required Score: 6.0 overall and no less than 6.0 in any section

Test Name: TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, TOEFL iBT Paper Edition and TOEFL MyBest scores
Required Score: Overall score 87 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, listening, reading and speaking.

Test Name: Pearson Test of English (Academic) PTE
Required Score: 64 overall with no less than 64 in all communicative skills

Test Name: LanguageCert International ESOL SELT
Required Score: B2 Communicator with minimum 33 in writing, speaking, listening & reading

Test Name: LanguageCert Academic
Required Score: 65 overall and no less than 65 in any skills score

Test Name: INTO Pre-sessional English
Required Score: 60 and no less than 60 in any sub-section

Test Name: Study Group Academic English
Required Score: Minimum of 60% overall, no less than 60% in any section

Test Name: Skills for English: SELT
Required Score: B2 Pass

Test Name: Duolingo English Test - test taken up to 30th June 2024
Required Score: 110 overall and no less than 110 in Literacy, 95 in Conversation, 110 in Comprehension and 90 in Production

Test Name: Duolingo English Test - test taken from 1st July 2024
Required Score: 110 overall and no less than 110 in any Integrated Subscore

Career

Careers

The MA in International Development enables you to develop the skills and knowledge required for a future career within international development, including within governmental and non-governmental organisations, humanitarian organisations or doner organisations.

Graduates could also go on to work in a range of other careers, such as journalism; local, national or international government service; policy analysis and advocacy. You may also go on to postgraduate study in a range of social science disciplines (including Politics, Development Studies).

Employer valued skills

Apart from specialist knowledge and skills relating to a range of careers in international development, you will also develop transferrable skills that are highly desirable in a range of careers. These include:

High-level research and writing skills
Analysis, evaluation and presentation skills
Excellent communication skills and experience, both written and oral
Ability to engage critically with complex ideas and arguments
Independent work skills of time-planning and motivation

Careers support

Our careers advisory service provides expert guidance to all students to enable them to plan their futures through psychometric testing, employer presentations, skills events, practice job interviews and CV preparation.