Modern Languages and Linguistics BA at University of Leeds

University of Leeds

United Kingdom, Leeds

University Rank:#86

The Modern Languages and Linguistics BA is a Bachelor degree offered by University of Leeds on the On campus campus in Leeds, United Kingdom. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 4 year(s) to complete. Students study at the On campus campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study.

About Modern Languages and Linguistics BA

Course overview

Combine your passion for speaking languages with a fascination for how they work, by studying linguistics alongside one of ten languages.

You'll develop the spoken and written skills in your chosen language and explore the cultures and histories of the countries where the language is spoken.

Developing expertise in linguistics will help you navigate the uniquely complex phenomenon of language. You’ll explore language acquisition, structure and change, the mental and social processes that shape and sustain human interaction, as well as phonetics – the study of how speech sounds are physically produced.

Studying a language will complement this expertise as you’ll be able to use these linguistic concepts and theories to enhance your language learning. Your year abroad will further enhance your language learning.

In your final year, you'll develop a project on a topic of your choice to demonstrate the skills and knowledge that you have gained during this four-year degree.

This joint honours degree offers you teaching of the highest standard, in a research-intensive environment where enthusiastic experts and students come together to explore linguistics and languages.

You’ll also be encouraged to get involved in a range of activities organised by the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies and Language@Leeds.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Modern Languages and Linguistics BA at University of Leeds

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

A-level: ABB

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.

International Baccalaureate

34 points overall with 16 at Higher Level. 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 Opportunities after Completing Modern Languages and Linguistics BA

Career opportunities

A degree in Modern Languages and Linguistics will equip you with a wide range of transferable skills.

You’ll be able to study different approaches, some of which will be more arts-focused and others more science-oriented. That means you can cultivate skills in a number of areas that employers highly value.

You’ll graduate with proficiency in your chosen language and have a real appreciation of the culture(s) that speak your chosen language. You'll also be a critical thinker who can research different sources and form conclusions from the information you find. Your communication skills will enable you to explain and defend your views clearly, either verbally or in writing. Because you’ve also gained organisational skills from managing two different subjects, you’ll be attractive to employers in all kinds of industries.

Graduates have gone into a range of careers. These include: coding, data analytics, business and finance, publishing, broadcasting, journalism, PR, advertising and marketing, charity and NGO work, human resource management, tourism and the civil service.

Others have studied for a postgraduate qualification in Linguistics to pursue a linguistics-based career or to prepare for PhD study, or undertaken further training in careers such as law, education, speech and language therapy, forensic linguistics, and speech technology.

We encourage you to prepare for your career from day one. That’s one of the reasons Leeds graduates are so sought after by employers. Our unique approach helps you make the most of University by supporting your academic and personal development.

The Careers Centre and staff in your faculty provide a range of help and advice to help you plan your career and make well-informed decisions along the way, even after you graduate. Find out more at the Careers website.

Tuition and Fee Information for Modern Languages and Linguistics BA at University of Leeds

Modern Languages and Linguistics BA at University of Leeds

University of Leeds

United Kingdom, Leeds