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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Main Site (Newcastle)
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Select a course option
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Main Site (Newcastle)
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Select a an exam type
Explore how languages change, develop and are used while gaining an expert knowledge of two languages on our Modern Languages and Linguistics degree.
Course overview
This four-year Modern Languages and Linguistics BA Honours degree focuses on the study of linguistics.
You'll build on your knowledge of the culture, literature, history and society of the countries where your languages are spoken, gaining a firm foundation of how language works, its structure and its history.
You will apply your knowledge and skills to strengthen your fluency of your chosen languages. You will immerse yourself in the culture of another country while studying or working abroad, further developing your language confidence and skills.
This exciting programme is shaped by the research specialisms of our world-leading staff. It ensures your studies explore the latest ideas and most exciting areas of linguistics, such as:
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Exam type
A levelA level:
ABB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AABBB Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
D3,M2,M2 Grades / Points required
Extended Project:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
32 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H1,H2,H2,H3,H3 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.
To include French, German or Spanish.
To include French, German or Spanish. Combination of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted.Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.
A minimum of 30 level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 level 3 credits at Merit is required. Evidence of study in the relevant languages to the required level is also required.
Including French, German or Spanish.
We welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop. If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree programme.
With Higher Level French or German or Spanish at grade 6 or above.
Including French, German or Spanish at H2.
Applicants will be considered on an individual basis, however evidence of study in the relevant languages at A Level or equivalent is also required.
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