Modern Languages BA (Hons)

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United Kingdom, Bath

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University of Bath

United Kingdom , Bath

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

R900

Campuses

University of Bath Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7AY

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 32,000 / year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Modern Languages BA (Hons)

About

Achieve fluency in two languages and prepare for an international career. You’ll also learn about the culture, history and politics of different countries.

Studying Modern Languages enables you to read, write and speak two foreign languages, and learn about the cultural, social and political evolution of the principal countries in which they're spoken.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Jordanian qualifications

General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihi)

Unfortunately we are unable to accept students onto our degrees on the basis of this qualification alone. You will need to take an additional course before applying to us. This could be A levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or a recognised foundation course. Please contact us for further advice.

A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma

We accept these qualifications whether you have studied them in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United Kingdom' section.

USA Curriculum

We accept this curriculum whether you have studied in the UK or abroad. Our entry requirements are listed under the 'United States' section.

International Foundation Years

If you have not studied qualifications we typically accept, or you do not expect to meet our requirements in your current studies, you may wish to consider an International Foundation Year.

We accept International Foundation Years offered by other UK colleges and universities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.

English Program Requirements

Category C

If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:

IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components

IELTS Indicator: 6.5 with 6.0 in each component

TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components

TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition: 90 overall with 21 in each component

The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element

The Pearson Test of English Academic Online (PTE Academic Online): we do not accept this qualification

Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 180 with no less than 169 in all elements

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 180 with no less than 169 in all elements

Duolingo (taken up to 1 July 2024): 120 overall with sub scores of Literacy 120, Comprehension 130, Conversation 115, Production 100

Duolingo (taken after 1 July 2024): 120 overall with sub scores of Speaking 110, Writing 110, Reading 110, Listening 105

LanguageCert Academic SELT or LanguageCert Academic (Test Centre or Online): B2 Communicator High Pass with no less than 65 in any component

SFE Skill for English (SELT) test: B2 Pass with Merit overall and in all four components

See the full list of accepted English qualifications.

Career

Professional development

Throughout the course, you will develop skills to prepare you for employment and further study. These include:

processing complex and specialist information

critical thinking

research skills

adaptability

communication

Fee Information

Fees and funding

Fees and funding information for Modern Languages BA (Hons) with study or work abroad

Fees

Your tuition fees and how you pay them will depend on whether you are a Home or Overseas student.

Learn how we decide fee status

Tuition fees

Fee information is not yet available for this course. Tuition fees are liable to increase annually for all University of Bath students.

Find out more about student fees

Extra costs

In Year 3, you will be required to spend time studying or working abroad. During this time, you are responsible for your travel, accommodation and living costs. These may vary depending on where you are based and your own personal choices.

Additonal tuition costs for Mandarin pathways

If you study in China with one of our partner institutions, you will be required to pay additional tuition costs to that partner. These are not covered by UK Government tuition fee loans.

The exact fees may vary from year-to-year, but you should budget between £1,500 and £2,500-per-semester for this. There are no additional tuition costs for study as part of our other language options.

How to pay

Tuition fee loans

If you are studying an undergraduate course, you may be able to take out a loan for your tuition fees and living costs.

Scholarships and bursaries

You could be considered for a bursary or scholarship to help you study at Bath. This is in addition to your student loan and you do not have to pay it back.

Read more about bursaries and scholarships

Other payment options

You can pay your tuition fees by Direct Debit, debit card, credit card or bank transfer. You may also be eligible for a student loan to help you pay your fees.

Budgeting

You will need to budget at least £100 for the cost of photocopying, printing and binding. You will also need to budget for the cost of textbooks.

Some courses involve visits away from campus and you may be required to pay some or all of the costs of travel, accommodation and food and drink.

If you’re on a placement, you’re responsible for your own travel, accommodation and living costs. You should also consider the financial implications if you go on an unpaid or overseas placement. If you are thinking about studying or working abroad as part of your course, you may have to prove that you have a certain amount of money in your bank account to get a visa.

Please read the information about planning your finances for your placement year which includes potential sources of funding, travel insurance, and visas.

Tuition Fee

GBP 32,000

Application Fee

GBP