Hi there, I'm Luna.
I'm a bit like an AI, except instead of making pictures of people with 16 fingers, I can help you find the perfect course and uni.
Would you like some help in your search?
Want to know what it's like to study this course at uni? We've got all the key info, from entry requirements to the modules on offer. If that all sounds good, why not check out reviews from real students or even book onto an upcoming open days?
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Main Site
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Select a course option
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Main Site
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Main Site
Sandwich
SEP-25
4 Years
Select a subject
Select a an exam type
Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after you've started your course.
OverviewOn this BA (Hons) Language Studies degree course, you'll develop the skills to communicate professionally in one or two languages. Immerse yourself in intercultural communication and awareness, and graduate with the confidence to pursue a career in the international community.Begin your studies as a complete novice, or with some knowledge of the language, and successfully complete your studies to a professional level – C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) – without being required to spend a whole year abroad.You'll have the choice to study either:- One language in-depth- Two languages at advanced level- Two languages at different levels: one language at advanced level and one language at beginner level When you complete this course, you'll be well prepared to begin work that showcases your intercultural awareness and language skills – such as an international English language teacher, a translator for a multinational corporation in any sector, a tour guide for an international travel agent, or a bilingual language editor or publisher.
Course highlights- Put your language skills into practice in simulations, scenario exercises, television broadcasts and debates, so you’re ready to thrive in the wide world of work- Develop multilingual IT skills including the use of desktop publishing and podcast recording software- Immerse yourself in learning a language (or two) to fluency without needing to spend a year abroad - although you'll have the option to study abroad if you want to- Choose to mix and match optional modules, or tailor your course by selecting modules specifically within one of four specialisms: Teaching and education; Translation and interpreting; Culture and linguistics; Business and industry- Enhance your degree with additional, widely recognised qualifications in Initial Teacher Training or Teaching English as a foreign language
Careers and opportunitiesExam type
A levelA level:
CCC - BCC Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Scottish Advanced Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
UCAS Tariff:
96 - 104 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
25 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H3,H4,H4,H4,H4 - H3,H3,H3,H4,H4 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.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DMM - MMM Grades / Points required
T Level:
M Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
96-104 points, to include a minimum of 2 A levels.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
96-104 Tariff points to include a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers.
96-104 points, to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent.
96-106 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma.
Cambridge Pre-U score of 42-44.
25 points from the IB Diploma, to include 3 Higher Level subjects.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
96-104 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 1 A level, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.
The University of Portsmouth is located in the centre of the UK’s only island city....
