Modern Languages and Business BA

University of Leeds

United Kingdom, Leeds

University Rank:#86

Duration4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 35,057 / year(s)

Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

Modern Languages and Business BA

About

Course overview

At Leeds, you can study business with one of 10 foreign languages.

During this four-year course you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of business, management, and organisational issues while developing fluency in your chosen language.

Intensive language modules will prepare you for your year abroad, where you’ll further enhance your linguistic skills and deepen your understanding of the markets and business culture of your host country.

You’ll combine technical expertise with an understanding of local business environments and develop your awareness of the challenges faced by organisations operating across the globe.

You’ll be able to choose to take your Final Year Project in either business or your chosen language.

The international outlook and knowledge you develop alongside advanced language skills will allow you to consider career options in a range of fields when you graduate.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

A-level: AAB

Where a post-A level language route is taken, a B grade in the relevant language is required.
Where Chinese or Japanese is taken, a GCSE in any modern language is required.
Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required.

GCSE: Maths grade 5/B is required.

International Baccalaureate

35 points overall with 16 at Higher Level. If you do not already meet our GCSE Maths requirements, we will also require 5 in Standard Level Maths or 4 in Higher Level Maths (we accept both Applications and Interpretation, and Analysis and Approaches).

Where a post-A level language route is taken, 5 points at Higher Level in the relevant language is required. Where Chinese or Japanese is taken, a GCSE in any modern language is required.

Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required.

English Program Requirements

IELTS 7.0 overall, with no less than 6.5 in any component. For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications.

Improve your English
If you're an international student and you don't meet the English language requirements for this programme, you may be able to study our undergraduate pre-sessional English course, to help improve your English language level.

Career

Career opportunities

By taking this joint honours course, you’ll gain proficiency in one of the world’s languages and gain a broad understanding of key managerial functions. You’ll acquire the language and professional skills to prepare you for an international career in a wide range of sectors.

As well as demonstrating that you’re intellectually versatile, this course will equip you with a wide range of transferrable skills that employers value such as:

Research critical thinking skills, and the ability to analyse complex information from multiple sources before drawing your own conclusions.
Communication skills, enabling you to defend your views clearly, either verbally or in writing.
Strong organisational skills and the confidence to work independently or in a team.
A deep understanding of cultural diversity, allowing you to work effectively with people whose backgrounds differ from yours.

Leeds graduates have pursued careers across the globe and in a range of sectors including education, the media, law, publishing, the civil service, business and finance and the charity sector. Many others have also pursued postgraduate study, including further training in language-based careers such as translating and interpreting.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

35,057 / year(s)

Modern Languages and Business BA

University of Leeds

United Kingdom, Leeds