Modern Languages ,BA

University of Leicester

United Kingdom, Leicester

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University of Leicester

United Kingdom , Leicester

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

R900

Campuses

MainSite

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 20,200 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Modern Languages ,BA

About

Our BA Modern Languages is designed to allow you to study two or three languages, from French, Italian and Spanish. It is a highly flexible course, allowing you to tailor your degree according to your interests. You'll build your linguistic skills while developing your understanding of the social, political, and cultural forces that have shaped contemporary France and the Francophone world, Italy, and the Hispanic world.

Leicester is in the Guardian University Guide 2022's top 20 for Modern Languages and we rank consistently highly for student satisfaction in the annual National Student Survey. In addition, we offer you a unique opportunity at the end of your first year, you will attend one of our partly-funded two-week Summer Schools where you will be able to immerse yourself in the language and culture of one of your chosen languages. If you choose to study one of the two languages at beginner’s level you will spend the summer school in the country of your beginner’s language. If you are studying two languages at advanced level, you may chose which one of those countries to visit.

Of the two or three languages that you will study during this course, one can be taken from Beginners level, allowing you to further expand your linguistic and cultural horizons. Our ab initio modules are intensive language course that bring you up to post-GCSE standard within a year. In all language classes – be they beginner or advanced – special attention is paid to contemporary language, both written and spoken. Your writing skills will be developed through work in different styles and registers of written language communication. Oral classes in each language are conducted in small groups, predominantly by native speakers.

You will also take cultural studies modules on topics related to historical and contemporary societies, literature, film and the visual arts and cultural histories. These important areas of work add to your linguistic fluency by allowing you to gain the knowledge that is necessary to achieving true cultural competency. They will teach you how to read the societies that communicate in your target languages, and to be able to meaningfully engage with them.

As part of the course you will study abroad your third year, during which time you can live as a student or work as a teaching assistant or in another work placement of your choice, with tutors on hand to help. We have links with universities in Belgium, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Canada and Latin America.

In all areas of your studies on this BA programme, the development of key employability-relevant knowledge and skills is a sustained focus. Developing your foreign language skills and cultural awareness gives you a powerful advantage in business and opens up a wide and exciting range of careers. You will be able to immerse yourself in a rich culture of learning-led experience in a supportive and tailored learning environment that will help you make the best of your time here.

Learn an extra language

All Modern Languages students have the opportunity in Year 1 to complete a year-long extracurricular Languages at Leicester course – for free. You can choose from any of these languages (subject to availability).

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A/AS-levels: BBB
- If studying three languages, this must include at least a grade B in two language A-Levels (French and/or Spanish and/or Italian)
- If studying two languages, this must include grade B at A-Level in at least one language (French or Spanish or Italian), and the second language can be taken from beginner level.
- Two AS-levels may be considered in place of one A-level. General Studies is accepted.
EPQ with A-levels: BBC+ EPQ at grade B
- If studying three languages, this must include at least a grade B in two language A-Levels (French and/or Spanish and/or Italian)
- If studying two languages, this must include grade B at A-Level in at least one language (French or Spanish or Italian), and the second language can be taken from beginner level.
- Two AS-levels may be considered in place of one A-level. General Studies is accepted.
Access to HE Diploma: Pass Diploma with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at distinction. Plus grade B in two A-levels (or equivalent) from French or Spanish or Italian
International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 30 points including grade 6 in two Higher Level languages from French or Spanish or Italian
BTEC Nationals: Pass Diploma at D*DD. Plus grade B in two A-levels (or equivalent) from French or Spanish or Italian

If you want to study all three languages at Advanced level, you will need A-levels (or equivalent) in all three languages.

Other official national and international qualifications considered from across the world. You can review some of the qualifications we accept on our countries page and English Language equivalencies.

If your qualification or country is not listed, please contact us for more information, including the name and result of the qualification you have studied.

Second Year Entry may be possible with suitable qualifications.

Contextual offers

The University of Leicester is committed to providing equitable opportunities for all applicants from all backgrounds. We make contextual offers to support students who may be impacted by the area they live in, their personal circumstances or who have completed one of our progression programmes. These offers are usually one or two grades lower than the standard entry requirements. To qualify for a contextual offer, you must apply for an eligible course and meet specific criteria – check if you’re eligible.

Selection Process

When considering your application, we will look for evidence that you will be able to fulfil the objectives of the course and achieve the standards required. We will take into account a range of factors including previous exam results.

Applicants are not normally interviewed. If you receive an offer you will be invited to visit the department.

Native Speakers

If your native language is French, Italian or Spanish, and you wish to study this language at Leicester, you will normally be required, in the first year of study, to take English language modules in lieu of the foreign language modules in your native tongue. If you have native speaker fluency in both English and your chosen foreign language(s), you will normally be required to substitute content modules for the relevant language modules.

English Language Requirements

IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.

International Qualifications

Find your country in this list to check equivalent qualifications, scholarships and additional requirements.

Countries list

English Program Requirements

Career

Careers and employability

In most cases your Year Abroad can include a year-long teaching assistantship or you could spend one or two semesters on a work placement approved by the University.

Our annual Careers Week includes seminars exploring diverse career paths. Speakers have come from European embassies and the EU.

Graduate destinations

Graduates from our Modern Languages degrees have gone on to work for a wide range of employers including:

Amazon Emirates
Airlines Ford Credit
Europe Ministerio de Educación
Cultura y Deporte (Spain)
Resilient PLC
STA International
Sweet Cherry Publishing

After graduating from Leicester, Joanna went on to work for one of the largest translation services in the world.

Careers and Employability Service

Get career-ready at Leicester with guidance from our award-winning Careers and Employability Service. We're here to give you a lifetime offer of support, even after graduation. Our team of specialist careers advisers and mentors will help you every step of the way. From supporting you with CVs and interviews, to volunteering opportunities and placements, we're here to help you reach your professional goals.