Modern Languages and Business BA (Hons)
University of Leeds
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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At Leeds, you can study business with one of 10 foreign languages.During this four-year course you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of business, management, and organisational issues while developing fluency in your chosen language.Intensive language modules will prepare you for your year abroad, where you’ll further enhance your linguistic skills and deepen your understanding of the markets and business culture of your host country.You’ll combine technical expertise with an understanding of ...Read more

At Leeds, you can study business with one of 10 foreign languages.During this four-year course you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of business, management, and organisational issues while developing fluency in your chosen language.Intensive language modules will prepare you for your year abroad, where you’ll further enhance your linguistic skills and deepen your understanding of the markets and business culture of your host country.You’ll combine technical expertise with an understanding of local business environments and develop your awareness of the challenges faced by organisations operating across the globe.You’ll be able to choose to take your Final Year Project in either business or your chosen language.The international outlook and knowledge you develop alongside advanced language skills will allow you to consider career options in a range of fields when you graduate.


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We offer the following languages at two entry levels: beginners or with prior experience (eg A-level or equivalent).- Chinese- French- German- Italian- Japanese- Portuguese- Russian- SpanishWe also offer Arabic and Thai from beginners' level (please contact us before applying if you have prior experience).You must include your chosen language in the ‘Further Details’ section of your UCAS application.

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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45/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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14th
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23rd
Business 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 - 91 = 9% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
9%
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
75%
Average salary
Average salary
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Business Studies graduate salary at this uni
£24,000
UK Business Studies graduate salary
£22,000
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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 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
What students say
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Liam
29 Feb 24

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Charlotte
26 Feb 24

The location is a 15 minute walk from city centre with incredible social life. The student union bears so many facilities and personal favourite being old bar with cheap drinks..Read more

Entry requirements

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A level

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AAB Grades / Points required

T Level:

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

Where a post-A level language route is taken, a B grade in the relevant language is required.Where Chinese or Japanese is taken, a GCSE in any modern language is required.Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required.

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

Popular A-level subjects

Business Studies

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

Business Studies
42%
Economics
39%
Geography
35%
Mathematics
23%
Psychology
17%
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Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

English Literature
48%
History
43%
Spanish
24%
Russian
18%
French
16%
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26 Feb 24
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The location is a 15 minute walk from city centre with incredible social life. The student union bears so many facilities and personal favourite being old bar with cheap drinks...
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University of Leeds
Woodhouse Lane Leeds LS2 9JT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Leeds  0.6 miles away
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