Modern Languages and Linguistics (1 Language: French, German or Spanish) - Integrated Masters in Languages MLang
University of Southampton
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About this courseThis course starts in September 2024.Learn a modern language and understand how languages are created, learned and shaped as they are used. Study linguistics with either French, German or Spanish on this course and earn a masters degree in 4 years.Spend a year of this 4 year course on a placement in a university abroad. Develop your language skills while learning about the culture, history and thought of a French, German or Spanish speaking society.Whichever language you ...Read more

About this course

This course starts in September 2024.

Learn a modern language and understand how languages are created, learned and shaped as they are used. Study linguistics with either French, German or Spanish on this course and earn a master's degree in 4 years.

Spend a year of this 4 year course on a placement in a university abroad. Develop your language skills while learning about the culture, history and thought of a French, German or Spanish speaking society.

Whichever language you choose, you'll:

  • become skilled in a language and familiar with how it is spoken
  • develop your critical thinking and gain the skills to interpret cultures
  • study a society or cultures where your chosen language is spoken
  • write a dissertation on a topic that you are interested in

Choose topics and gain expertise in areas that interest you most, including:

  • translation and interpreting
  • contemporary society
  • literature and film
  • ethnography
  • politics.

Careers

With a master's degree in modern languages, you can choose a range of careers.

These will make the most of your skills in:

  • gathering and interpreting information
  • working with and leading teams
  • understanding and adapting to different cultures

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
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83/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
6th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
20th
What students say
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Wenzhuo
28 Oct 24

I think students and stuff in the uni are very friendly and inclusive and I love activities. Sometimes the bus here is not..Read more

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Halo
24 Oct 24

The campus is lovely and there's a great range of societies and events to get involved in. Plus, the city is pretty good too. There's lots of places to study and it's never too..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAA 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.

Access to HE Diploma:

D:45 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,D3,D3 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

36 Grades / Points required

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

H1,H1,H2,H2,H2,H2 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF):

DD Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):

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

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

DD Grades / Points required

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

D Grades / Points required

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

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

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF):

D Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

A Grades / Points required

Typical Offer: AAA including one named language.We are committed to ensuring that all students with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a student’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience.Students who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme. Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.

We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject).Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4" -We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.

Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education. Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.

60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, of which 45 must be at Distinction, plus A in one named language.

D3 D3 D3 in three principal subjects including one named language subject.Cambridge Pre-U's can be used in combination with other qualifications such as A Levels to achieve the equivalent of the typical offer, where D3 can be used in lieu of A Level grade A or grade M2 can be used in lieu of A Level grade B.

Pass, with 36 points overall with 18 points at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in one named language.Applications where Higher Level subjects have been studied without the full Diploma, will also be considered on a case by case basis.International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP):Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.

H1 H1 H2 H2 H2 H2 including one named language.

Distinction, Distinction in the BTEC Diploma plus A in one named language A level.

Distinction, Distinction in the BTEC Extended Diploma plus A in one named language A level.

Distinction, Distinction in the BTEC National Diploma plus A in one named language A level.

Distinction in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus A in one named language A level and A in one further A level

Distinction in the BTEC National Extended Diploma plus A in one named language A level and A in one further A level

Distinction in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus A in one named language A level and A in one further A level.The University aims to recruit students from a wide range of backgrounds who we believe have the potential and motivation to succeed on our challenging programmes. We are committed to fair admissions and strive to ensure we give equal consideration to all applicants who possess the necessary knowledge and skills.

AAA from three A levels including one named languageor AA from two A levels including one named language and A from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge CertificateOffers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£22,300 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£22,300 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£22300 Per year

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