Modern Languages and Linguistics (1 language: French, German or Spanish) (MLang) at University of Southampton

About

This course starts in September 2024.

Learn a modern language and understand how languages are created, learned and shaped as they are used. Study linguistics with either French, German or Spanish on this course and earn a master's degree in 4 years.

Spend a year of this 4 year course on a placement in a university abroad. Develop your language skills while learning about the culture, history and thought of a French, German or Spanish speaking society.

Whichever language you choose, you'll:

become skilled in a language and familiar with how it is spoken
develop your critical thinking and gain the skills to interpret cultures
study a society or cultures where your chosen language is spoken
write a dissertation on a topic that you are interested in

Choose topics and gain expertise in areas that interest you most, including:

translation and interpreting
contemporary society
literature and film
ethnography
politics

Language study paths

These are the languages you can choose from:

MLang Modern Languages (French) and Linguistics
MLang Modern Languages (German) and Linguistics
MLang Modern Languages (Spanish) and Linguistics

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

AAA including one named language

A-levels additional information

Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.

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 36 points overall with 18 points at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in one named language

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 A in one named language A level Distinction, Distinction in the BTEC National Diploma plus A in one named language A level Distinction in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus A in one named language A level and A in one further A level

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

The University aims to recruit students from a wide range of backgrounds who we believe have the potential and motivation to succeed on our challenging programmes. We are committed to fair admissions and strive to ensure we give equal consideration to all applicants who possess the necessary knowledge and skills.

QCF BTEC

Distinction, Distinction in the BTEC Extended Diploma plus A in one named language A level Distinction, Distinction in the BTEC Diploma plus A in one named language A level Distinction in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus A in one named language A level and A in one further A 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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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 45 must be at Distinction, plus A in one named language A level

Irish Leaving Certificate

Irish Leaving Certificate (first awarded 2017)

H1 H1 H2 H2 H2 H2 including one named language

Irish Leaving Certificate (first awarded 2016)

A2 A2 A2 A2 A2 A2 including one named language

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 D3 D3 in three principal subjects including one named language

Welsh Baccalaureate

AAA from 3 A levels including one named language or AA from two A levels including one named language and A from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate

Welsh Baccalaureate additional information

Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.

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

With a master's degree in modern languages, you can choose a range of careers.

These will make the most of your skills in:

gathering and interpreting information
working with and leading teams
understanding and adapting to different cultures

Previous graduates have gone on to careers including:

translation
interpreting
teaching
marketing
publishing
international development
advertising, film and television

Many of our graduates go on to further study. Subjects taken include interpreting and translating, law, accountancy, management and international relations.

You’ll be able to apply to do PhD research without doing a second taught degree. You'll be able to apply for funding from some grant funding bodies.

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 24,800

Application Fee

GBP

Modern Languages and Linguistics (1 language: French, German or Spanish) (MLang)

University of Southampton

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