Modern Languages and Politics (1 Language: French, German or Spanish) - BA (Hons)
University of Southampton
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Avenue Campus

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SEP-26

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4 Years

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Learn French, German or Spanish with politics. Develop your modern language skills and understanding of politics in other societies and cultures on this 4 year degree course.Spend a year of this 4 year degree abroad on a workplace, teaching or university placement. Develop your language skills while learning about politics, history and culture in the French, German or Spanish speaking world. Whichever language you choose, youll:become immersed in the language and familiar with how it is ...Read more

Learn French, German or Spanish with politics. Develop your modern language skills and understanding of politics in other societies and cultures on this 4 year degree course.Spend a year of this 4 year degree abroad on a workplace, teaching or university placement. Develop your language skills while learning about politics, history and culture in the French, German or Spanish speaking world. Whichever language you choose, you'll:become immersed in the language and familiar with how it is spokenbecome familiar with political debates across different societiesstudy societies where your chosen language is spokendevelop the skills to interpret cultures and their beliefs

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64/279
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10th
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17th
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Lovena
27 Feb 25

As I am based mostly in Avenue is nice and comfortable and it’s not too..Read more

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Maria
28 Oct 24

The teachers are kind and understanding and I like that there's a lot of greenery..Read more

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Entry requirements

Access to HE Diploma:

D30M15 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C) Grades / Points required

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

H1H2H2H2H3H3 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):

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

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£9,535 per year

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£23,400 per year

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£23,400 per year

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Private rented accommodation - 450 (per month in Southampton)

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University of Southampton
University of Southampton , Southampton

The University of Southampton is a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group, internationally renowned for its education...

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University of Southampton
Highfield Road Southampton SO17 1BF United Kingdom
Nearest train station: St Denys  0.6 miles away

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