Modern Languages
Entry requirements
A level
including French, Spanish or Japanese
Access to HE Diploma
Access to Humanities & Social Sciences pathway. Other pathways are acceptable, please contact the University directly for further information. Must also hold grade B in French, Spanish or Japanese A-Level (or equivalent qualification).
Principal subjects and A-level combinations are considered - please contact us.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
including Higher Level 5 in French, Spanish or Japanese
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
alongside grade B in French, Spanish or Japanese A-Level (or equivalent qualification). Excludes BTEC Public Services, BTEC Uniformed Services and BTEC Business Administration. Please see UEA website for further information on accepted combinations.
Scottish Advanced Higher
including French, Spanish or Japanese
Scottish Higher
including grade A in French, Spanish or Japanese
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About this course
**Overview**
Would you like to help people, organisations and countries communicate more effectively? On this course, you’ll use exciting contemporary materials, state-of-the-art technology and study with native speakers and translation and intercultural communication experts to transcend language barriers as you develop your chosen language to a high level of competence.
Study two languages (French, Japanese or Spanish) and hone your ability to develop and present sophisticated arguments in both languages. As you learn to speak, understand and write with precision, variety, and accuracy, you’ll develop the skills for engaging in debates and supporting your opinions. You will finesse your language and communication skills on your year abroad, as you develop flexibility and adaptability in another country. By the end of your language degree, you’ll be able to demonstrate critical thinking, sophisticated expression, and independence in your chosen languages. Alongside your language studies, you’ll also discover new perspectives by exploring topics on culture, communication, translation and other applied language studies.
Through a combination of language, professional and interpersonal skills that you will develop on this Modern Languages degree, you will be ready to effectively navigate your future in today’s globalised world.
**About This Course**
On this Modern Languages degree course, you’ll study your chosen languages to degree level. This will involve reading and listening comprehension, translation from and to English, précis and paraphrase work, the study of different styles and registers, lexical exercises, and oral work. In all of these activities, you’ll use contemporary rather than literary or historical materials.
You may have the opportunity to take a third language as a non-credit module with certification. Depending on availability you can choose from Arabic, British Sign Language, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Russian and Advanced English.
In your third year, you'll enhance your studies by living in one or more countries where your degree languages are spoken. We have exchange links with many universities in France and Spain, as well as links with universities in Japan, Canada and Latin America. During this year, you’ll deepen your experience of the language and culture by either studying at a local university (all languages), or by taking up a teaching assistantship or suitable work placement (French and Spanish only). Through this opportunity, you’ll enhance your language skills, while also developing your intercultural awareness, resourcefulness and flexibility. It’s also a great way to demonstrate your resilience, confidence, and ability to thrive in an international setting to future employers.
Alongside developing your language competence, you’ll also take modules that explore the role of language, translation and intercultural communication in different communication networks. You will apply your language and cultural knowledge to a range of real-world situations, engaging in authentic assessments that will help you develop a wide range of skills. These will not only include written and spoken skills, but also project management, teamwork and interpersonal skills, and leadership skills, all preparing you to engage in today's globalised world.
**Disclaimer**
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: **www.uea.ac.uk**
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University of East Anglia UEA
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