Italian B and Russian A BA (Hons)
University of Leeds
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Start date

SEP-25

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5 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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SEP-25

Duration

5 Years

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Russian & East European Languages
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Italian
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Course info

In this varied and challenging five-year degree, you’ll learn two languages and develop your knowledge of the modern world. If you have A-level Russian or equivalent, this degree will give you the opportunity to build on your skills, and you’ll learn Italian from beginner level.Italy is a leading world economy rich in cultural heritage. Russia boasts a fascinating history, and Russian is an important language for science and technology. Your fluency in both languages and international ...Read more

In this varied and challenging five-year degree, you’ll learn two languages and develop your knowledge of the modern world. If you have A-level Russian or equivalent, this degree will give you the opportunity to build on your skills, and you’ll learn Italian from beginner level.Italy is a leading world economy rich in cultural heritage. Russia boasts a fascinating history, and Russian is an important language for science and technology. Your fluency in both languages and international experience will give you excellent opportunities for a global career.You'll spend one year studying abroad at a partner university in Russia and a further year in Italy, allowing you to put your language skills into practice and gain first-hand experience of the local culture. A combination of core and optional modules will give you a firm grounding in the languages while you study the topics that suit your interests.

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
45/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
12th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
23rd
Italian Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Italian Studies graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Italian Studies graduate salary
£20,000
Slavic Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
88%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Slavic Studies graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Slavic Studies graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
K
Keira
23 Feb 22

I like the student..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14

I love the university particullarly the tow n and there's always something to do. Overall, I thoroughly enjoy my course, although I have picked some challenging modules this year...Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

M1,M1,M2 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2,H2,H2,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

T Level:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

including B in Russian

BB in Advanced Highers including Russian and AABBB in Highers, or B in Russian in Advanced Highers and AAABB in Highers

Pass diploma with 60 credits overall, including at least 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. An interview and a piece of written work may also be required. This course has additional subject specific requirements. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.

including Russian

Where an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be BBB at A Level including Russian and grade A in the EPQ.

34 points overall with 16 at Higher Level

including H3 in Russian

We will consider this qualification in combination with other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.

We will consider this qualification in combination with other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.

Might be accepted as in combination with other qualifications, please contact admissions teams for further advice & guidance.

Popular A-level subjects

Italian Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

French
32%
Spanish
30%
English Literature
30%
History
29%
Italian
24%
HESA
Slavic Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

History
41%
Spanish
31%
Russian
28%
English Literature
26%
French
25%
HESA

Latest reviews

Latest Italian Language reviews

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Keira
23 Feb 22
Italian BA (Hons)
I like the student...
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SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14
I love the university particullarly the tow n and there's always something to do. Overall, I thoroughly enjoy my course, although I have picked some challenging modules this year....
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