Curious about studying Modern Languages (French, German, Russian, Spanish) - BA (Hons)at Queen Mary University of London? We've gathered all the key details—entry requirements, modules, fees, and more. Hear from real students by checking out reviews, or take the next step by booking an open day to explore it for yourself.
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Main Site
Full Time
Sep 2026
3 Year
\- Beginner - Post GCSE - Post A level - Native or Heritage Speaker Whether you're starting from scratch or already confident in a language, our flexible pathways meet you where you are – and take you further.
Go deep: Single language option\ Focus on one language –
French, German, Russian, or
Spanish- and build fluency year by year. You’ll be placed in a class that matches your level and progress with the same language throughout your degree. Expect to gain not just language skills, but a deep understanding of the culture behind them.
Go broad: Two language option\ Can’t choose just one? Study
twolanguages in a combination that works for you –\
French, German, Spanish, or
Russian.
How many combinations are there?\ From four languages, there are 6 unique two language combinations:\
French+German, French+Russian, French+Spanish, German+Russian, German+Spanish, Russian+Spanish. Develop strong multilingual skills, sharpen your intercultural communication, and expand your global perspective.
Go bold: Add another language in year 2\ In your second year, you can pick up another language\* at beginner level –\ Choose from (if you’re already studying one or two languages): * Arabic * Catalan * Japanese * Mandarin * Portuguese\* With
50possible
languagecombinations
, this is your chance to explore new cultures and diversify your degree with an extra skill set that employers love.\ \*These languages can be taken from year 1 as an elective module if you are pursuing a single-language programme.\ \*Portuguese is available at beginner or post A-level or native speaker levels.
First Year Highlights\ Your first year sets the stage for success:\
Culture and Language (core module)\ Learn how to analyse literary, visual, and conceptual texts across cultures and get introduced to foundational concepts in linguistics – skills that power your studies in years 2 and 3.\
Language Specific Modules\ Dive into the language(s) you’ve chosen with dynamic, level appropriate classes focused on real world communication.\
Explore More\ Find the full list of modules and discover where languages can take you on our website.\ Modules are subject to change year to year.
Why study languages with us?* Learn from expert linguists and passionate teachers. * Apply your skills in authentic, real world contexts. * Gain a competitive edge in a global job market. * Become a confident communicator across cultures.
Start your journey here. Speak more. Understand more. Be more.