Typical A-level offer
Grades ABB. Applicants must have achieved a minimum of GCSE Grade B/6 standard in a Modern Language.
Typical contextual A-level offer (what is this?)
Grades BBB. Applicants must have achieved a minimum level of GCSE Grade B in a Modern Foreign Language.
Typical International Baccalaureate offer
34 points overall. 6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects
All applicants to the University (from the UK and Overseas) are required to show evidence of English Language proficiency.
The minimum English Language requirement for this course is either:
GCSE English Language grade C / 4, or;
IELTS 7.0, or;
An acceptable equivalent qualification.
Investigate the sounds, words and grammar of the English language, and study its origin, development and regional variations.
Gain advanced linguistic skills in French and explore the culture, history and politics of French-speaking countries.
Spend a year in a French-speaking country to consolidate your language learning.
Study at a university ranked 5th in the UK for Modern Languages (QS World University Rankings 2019).
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A degree in languages paves the way for an exceptionally broad range of careers. You will develop analytical and problem-solving skills together with intercultural awareness and communication skills - which are highly valued by employers.
Studies show that over two-thirds of UK businesses value foreign language skills; through your studies, you'll acquire transferable expertise at the very heart of language learning, including enhanced powers of perception and interpretation and advanced decision-making and multitasking skills.
Your in-depth understanding of language will open up numerous paths with an international dimension, and you'll have developed excellent all-round communication skills that will make you a strong contender for openings in the media, PR and similar areas.
Many of our graduates go straight into business services, marketing, advertising, management, banking or communications. Others opt for postgraduate study or further vocational training to become accountants, lawyers, teachers (in the UK or abroad) or enter the Civil Service.
Employers who have taken on graduates of our English Language and French courses in the past include The Guardian, L'Oréal, Universal Music Group, and Vodafone, as well as KPMG, Deloitte, the NHS, the British Council, Barclays and the BBC.
IHS per year: GBP 500