Language, Culture and Communication (BA) at University of Southampton

About

Study human interaction and communication in a globally diverse context. You'll learn to analyse everyday language practices and how they fit within our cultural and social processes.

This course explores the relationship between language and culture in a globalised world. You’ll combine linguistics with cultural and anthropological approaches to communication, including digital and non-digital forms of interaction.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

choose to study 1 or 2 languages from beginner’s level (optional from year 2)
improve your employability by choosing to do a professional project abroad or a year in employment
learn to engage with multiple cultural perspectives and develop your understanding of complex, real-world issues

The optional year abroad, or in employment, is a great way to develop your understanding of other cultures and your communication skills. You’ll be ideally placed to get to know the people, make lasting friendships, and learn more about the target language and society.

You can study the following languages up graduate level:

Chinese
French
German
Portuguese
Spanish
English (for international students)

You can opt to learn other languages up to stage 2. These include:

Arabic
Italian
Japanese
Russian

If you’re an international student, you’ll need to meet the English Language requirements of the University. You can, however, opt to study English as one of your languages to become even more proficient.

Course lead

Your course lead is Fátima Cande. Fátima has been teaching language and culture in a variety of contexts since September 1999.

She is interested in foreign and second language teaching and learning.

Find out more on her staff profile.

We regularly review our courses to ensure and improve quality. This course may be revised as a result of this. Any revision will be balanced against the requirement that the student should receive the educational service expected. Find out why, when, and how we might make changes.

Our courses are regulated in England by the Office for Students (OfS).

Requirements

Entry Requirements

For Academic year 202526

A-levels

ABB including an essay writing subject

A-levels additional information

Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. Our preferred subjects are Philosophy, History, English, Religious Studies, Classical Civilisation, Sociology, Government and Politics or other humanities based essay writing subjects.

A-levels with Extended Project Qualification

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.

A-levels contextual offer

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.

or

International Baccalaureate Diploma

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.

International Baccalaureate Diploma additional information

Essay-writing subjects include Philosophy, History, English, Religious Studies, Classical Civilisation, Sociology, Government and Politics or other humanities based essay writing subjects.

International Baccalaureate contextual offer

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) statement

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.

or

BTEC

Distinction, Distinction, in the BTEC National Extended Diploma plus B in an A level. Distinction, Distinction in the BTEC National Diploma plus B in an A level. Distinction in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus AB in two A levels

RQF BTEC

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.

Additional information

Our preferred subjects are Philosophy, History, English, Religious Studies, Classical Civilisation, Sociology, Government and Politics

QCF BTEC

Distinction, Distinction, in the BTEC Extended Diploma plus B in an A level. Distinction, Distinction in the BTEC Diploma plus B in an A level Distinction in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus AB in two A levels

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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Access to HE Diploma

Irish Leaving Certificate

Scottish Qualification offers

Cambridge Pre-U

Welsh Baccalaureate

T 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.

Access to HE additional information

Essay-writing subjects include Philosophy, History, English, Religious Studies, Classical Civilisation, Sociology, Government and Politics or other humanities based essay writing subjects.

Irish Leaving Certificate

Irish Leaving Certificate (first awarded 2017)

H1 H2 H2 H2 H3 H3 including an essay writing subject

Irish Leaving Certificate (first awarded 2016)

A2 A2 B1 B1 B2 B2 including an essay writing subject at B1

Irish certificate additional information

Essay-writing subjects include are Philosophy, History, English, Religious Studies, Classical Civilisation, Sociology, Government and Politics or other humanities based essay writing subjects.

Scottish Qualification

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 (PDF) for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.

Cambridge Pre-U

D3 M2 M2 in three principal subjects including an essay based subject.

Cambridge Pre-U additional information

Essay writing subjects include are Philosophy, History, English, Religious Studies, Classical Civilisation, Sociology, Government and Politics or other humanities based essay writing subjects.

Welsh Baccalaureate

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

Welsh Baccalaureate additional information

Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking. *Relevant essay-writing subjects include English Language and Literature, English Literature, French, German, History, Italian, Latin, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish.

Welsh Baccalaureate contextual offer

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.

T-Level

Not accepted for this course.

English Program Requirements

Find the equivalent international qualifications for our entry requirements.

English language requirements

If English isn't your first language, you'll need to complete an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) to demonstrate your competence in English. You'll need all of the following scores as a minimum:

IELTS score requirements

overall score: 6.5
reading: 6.0
writing: 6.0
speaking: 6.0
listening: 6.0

We accept other English language tests. Find out which English language tests we accept.

Career

Careers

Our graduates have gone into areas such as:

media
international NGOs and charities
International and European affairs
teaching
marketing and communication
law events and hospitality
retail and sales

Many of our graduates work for internationally recognised organisations. Some have moved abroad to start careers in countries that speak their chosen languages.

You might decide to continue your education at postgraduate level. Our graduates have gone on to study subjects such as:

interpreting and translating
PGCE
law
accountancy
management
international relations

Careers services at Southampton

We are a top 20 UK university for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022). Our Careers, Employability and Student Enterprise team will support you. This support includes:

work experience schemes
CV and interview skills and workshops
networking events
careers fairs attended by top employers
a wealth of volunteering opportunities
study abroad and summer school opportunities

We have a vibrant entrepreneurship culture and our dedicated start-up supporter, Futureworlds, is open to every student.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 25,500

Application Fee

GBP

Language, Culture and Communication (BA)

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

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