Modern Languages (with a Year Abroad)
University of Chester
UCAS Code: R90A | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Whether you study a single, double or triple language option an A Level or equivalent qualification in your main language/s is required. An A Level or equivalent qualification is not required for the Subsidiary or Beginner level languages.
Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit. Whether you study a single, double or triple language option an A Level or equivalent qualification in your main language/s is required. An A Level or equivalent qualification is not required for the Subsidiary or Beginner level languages.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
To include 5 in a HL Language Whether you study a single, double or triple language option an A Level or equivalent qualification in your main language/s is required. An A Level or equivalent qualification is not required for the Subsidiary or Beginner level languages.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Whether you study a single, double or triple language option an A Level or equivalent qualification in your main language/s is required. An A Level or equivalent qualification is not required for the Subsidiary or Beginner level languages.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Whether you study a single, double or triple language option an A Level or equivalent qualification in your main language/s is required. An A Level or equivalent qualification is not required for the Subsidiary or Beginner level languages.
Scottish Higher
Whether you study a single, double or triple language option an A Level or equivalent qualification in your main language/s is required. An A Level or equivalent qualification is not required for the Subsidiary or Beginner level languages.
UCAS Tariff
Whether you study a single, double or triple language option an A Level or equivalent qualification in your main language/s is required. An A Level or equivalent qualification is not required for the Subsidiary or Beginner level languages.
About this course
**Course summary**
Open doors to the world on this double or triple-language degree as you explore the language and cultures of some of the most influential countries globally. Study one, two or three languages on this 4-year degree course which will provide you with opportunities to develop your linguistic and communication skills to the highest levels, while learning about the history, politics and cultures of the countries that you are studying. In addition to the year abroad, at Chester we offer an additional placement period at the end of the second year. You will also be able to develop both academic skills that stretch you and apply your languages to practical contexts from daily life and the workplace. One very attractive feature of the Modern Languages course at Chester is that we provide the opportunity to spend up to 18 months in up to three different countries working or studying on placements for each of the languages that you study. If you choose to study three languages you may study two of them from beginner level.
**Single language**
French (post A level entry)
Spanish (post A level entry)
Alongside your main language, in the first year you will take a subsidiary language at beginner level chosen from German, Portuguese or Italian which you may choose to continue through your degree.
**Double language**
Chinese (beginner or Post A level entry)
German (post A level entry)
French (Post A level or beginner entry)
Spanish (Post A level or beginner entry)
**Three languages**
Alongside your two main languages, you can take a subsidiary language at beginner level chosen from German, Portuguese or Italian.
You can find all the possible combinations of languages listed below in the **Subject options** section. Please select your subject option when you make your application
Modules
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Assessment methods
All four language skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking – will be assessed. You will be assessed via essays, role plays, presentations, summaries, debates, portfolios, discussion papers, translations, projects and dissertation.
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