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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
University Park Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Course overview
Do you feel there is more to the past than just the UKs perspective? Are you ready to examine history through the lens of other cultures, other ideologies and other languages?
This course allows you to combine your passion for language learning with your curiosity for exploring the past. Through combining one or two European languages with history youll gain access not only to additional source texts, but also a whole new way of understanding the societies and cultures of contemporary Europe.
Many of our students say the year abroad is their course highlight. Not only do you have the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the language and culture of your chosen country/countries, but spending time abroad can make you more independent and confident. Taking yourself out of your comfort zone wont only benefit your degree, itll shape the person you are to become.
Language options
I would like to study one language (either as a beginner or post-A level) - You may choose: French (post-A level only) German, Russian or Spanish.
I would like to study two languages, one from beginner level and one post-A level - You may choose one post-A level language from: French, German, Russian or Spanish. You may choose one beginners' language from: French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish or Serbian/Croatian.
I want to study two languages post-A level - You may choose two from: French, German, Russian, Spanish.
Youll spend two thirds of your time in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures studying your language(s). The final third will be spent on your selected modules in the Department of History.
Why choose this course?
Study history
Combine the study of one or two European languages with history
Year abroad
Opportunity to spend a year abroad immersing yourself in your chosen language(s) and culture(s)
Employability
Open up new job opportunities with foreign language skills
A great track record
100% of our class of 2021 graduated with a 1st or 2:1 degree classification. UoN student outcomes data, Annual Monitoring (QDS) Analyses 2021
Careers overview
Studying languages can open up a world of opportunities. From banking to charities and from teaching to MI5, businesses and organisations across the globe seek to employ language specialists.
During this degree youll be able to choose from a wide range of modules, allowing you to tailor your studies around personal interests. In doing so youll start to identify potential career paths and begin to discover your areas of professional interest.
In addition to language skills, youll develop transferable skills highly sought after by employers such as confident communication skills, strict attention to detail and the ability to work within different cultures and organisational styles.
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
- A level
- Scottish Higher
- Scottish Advanced Higher
- Access to HE Diploma
- Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
A level : ABB
If you wish to study one language, choose from French, German, Russian or Spanish post A Level or German, Russian or Spanish beginners.If you wish to study two languages, choose from French, German, Russian or Spanish (post A Level or beginners) or Portuguese and Serbian/Croatian beginners. At least one of your two languages must be one of our post A Level languages (French, German, Russian or Spanish), as you may only include one beginners' language in your programme.Other language qualifications may be considered in
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