Modern Languages BA (Hons)
University of Nottingham
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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4 Years

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Course overviewStudy two languages. Studying languages is both fascinating and challenging. They break down barriers, allowing us to connect globally and share experiences. In an ever more complex world, language skills are more relevant than ever.During this degree, you will have the opportunity to hone these skills by spending a year abroad immersing yourself into both your chosen languages and cultures. Many of our students say the year abroad is their course highlight and find that they ...Read more

Course overview

Study two languages. Studying languages is both fascinating and challenging. They break down barriers, allowing us to connect globally and share experiences. In an ever more complex world, language skills are more relevant than ever.

During this degree, you will have the opportunity to hone these skills by spending a year abroad immersing yourself into both your chosen languages and cultures. Many of our students say the year abroad is their course highlight and find that they return more independent and confident with experiences and skills which make them stand out to future employers.

You may choose two languages from: Mandarin Chinese, French, German, Russian, Spanish (all post-A Level or from beginners' level) and Serbian/Croatian and Portuguese (from beginners' level only). If you would like to study three languages, please see our Modern Language Studies BA.

Careers overview

Studying languages can open up a world of opportunities. From banking to charities and from teaching to MI5, businesses and organisations across the globe seek to employ language specialists.

During this degree youll be able to choose from a wide range of modules, allowing you to tailor your studies around personal interests. In doing so youll start to identify potential career paths and begin to discover your areas of professional interest.

In addition to language skills, youll develop transferable skills highly sought after by employers such as confident communication skills, strict attention to detail and the ability to work within different cultures and organisational styles.

Key stats

CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
30th
Others in Language and Area 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 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Others in Language and Area Studies graduate salary at this uni
£24,000
UK Others in Language and Area Studies graduate salary
£23,000
What students say
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Jennifer
02 Feb 23

A lovely campus with excellent facilities. Students Union feels distant and doesn't impact..Read more

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Callum
02 Feb 23

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

ABBBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:24,M:21,P:0 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,M2,M3 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 Grades / Points required

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):

DDD Grades / Points required

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

A - B Grades / Points required

Including 1 language from French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Russian or Spanish.

This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Scottish Advanced Highers at grades AB including 1 language from French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Russian or Spanish.

Including 1 language from French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Russian or Spanish. This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Scottish Higher grades ABBBB.

Unfortunately we are unable to accept this qualification on its own due to the subject specific requirements at A Level. A Level grade B in one of French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Russian or Spanish.

Including M2 in 1 language from French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Russian or Spanish.

or 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates including Higher Level 5 in one from French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Russian or Spanish or Standard Level 6 (B Programme) in one from French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Russian or Spanish.

and A Level grade B in one of French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Russian or Spanish.

and A Level grades BB including one of French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Russian or Spanish.

Unfortunately we are unable to accept this qualification on its own due to the subject specific requirements at A Level. A Level grade B in one of French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Russian or Spanish.

This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels including 1 language from French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Russian or Spanish.

Popular A-level subjects

Others in Language and Area Studies

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

French
51%
Spanish
42%
History
29%
Mathematics
25%
English Literature
22%
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Tuition fees

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Domestic

£9,535 per year

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Students from Domestic

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

£9,535 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 England

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

£23,000 per year

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Students from EU

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

£23,000 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 International

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