Modern Languages and Latin

The University of Exeter

United Kingdom, Exeter

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The University of Exeter

United Kingdom , Exeter

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

RT62

Campuses

Streatham

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 24,950 / year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Modern Languages and Latin

About

Highly flexible programme which allows you to structure your studies around your interests or follow a specific career-orientated pathway.

Study Latin alongside one other language: Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish, which can be taken from beginners level.

Your final degree title will reflect your choices and you will divide your time equally between the two languages.

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

Enhance your understanding of language development by discovering the links between modern and ancient languages. Closely study the wonderfully flexible and expressive language of Latin alongside literary criticism

Home to a Language Centre with modern language-learning facilities

Get involved in activities outside class: language societies, tandem partnerships, liaison work in schools and the community such as our Languages in a Global World Festival – the only public festival dedicated to translation in the UK

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements (typical offer)

Qualification	Typical offer	Required subjects
A-Level	ABB	B in Latin and dependent on level chosen the required grade in Modern Foreign Language.
IB	32/655	HL5 in Latin and dependent on level chosen the required grade in Modern Foreign Language
BTEC	DDM	Applicants studying a BTEC Extended Diploma are also required to achieve B in Latin and dependent on level chosen the required grade in Modern Foreign Language.
GCSE	C or 4	English Language
Access to HE	24 L3 Credits at Distinction Grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit Grade.	To include 12 L3 Credits at Merit Grade in an acceptable Latin subject area and dependent on level chosen the required L3 credits in Modern Foreign Language subject area.
T-Level	Distinction	Applicants studying a T-level will also require GCE AL Latin grade B and dependent on level chosen the required grade in 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 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

Selecting your chosen language when applying

When applying to a Combined Honours degree with Modern Languages you will need to indicate under ‘further details’ in the ‘choices’ section of the application the language and route you wish to study using the codes below. Please note you may choose only one language. For further information on completing your UCAS form, please visit the UCAS website.

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

Career Paths

The programme is a pathway to a range of academic and non-academic careers, but is particularly suitable for individuals who hope to work in international, national, regional and non-governmental organisations, as well as private firms that address global problems.

Students can also go on and work in government agencies such as the Ministry of Defence and Foreign Office, and the Diplomatic Service. We also expect to provide students for Civil Service Fast Stream and similar programmes.

Employer valued skills

The optional modules offered in the cluster Global Governance in Practice, have been specifically designed to enhance your applied skills and help you connect with the global governance market place. All of the offered modules aim to help you develop a set of crucial personal skills which are highly valued by all employers, whether in academia or not.

Policy and political analysis
Empirical research and analysis
Effective communication and presentation
Argument development and debate
Negotiation
Leadership
Group management

Careers support

The Exeter University careers advisory service offer expert guidance to all students and will help you plan your future through activities such as psychometric testing, employer presentations, skills events, practice job interviews and CV preparation. Visit the employment and professional development pages for more information, including podcasts and profiles, about the range of support available.