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

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23-SEP-24

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4 Years

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Are you interested in languages with a view to working in a business environment? Do you want to discover more about the history, politics and cultures of the countries where a particular language or languages are spoken? Our Modern Languages with Business degree will equip you with the knowledge, skills and expertise needed throughout your career, and open up opportunities to develop a global career.You will focus the majority of your time upon studying one or two languages to degree level and ...Read more

Are you interested in languages with a view to working in a business environment? Do you want to discover more about the history, politics and cultures of the countries where a particular language or languages are spoken? Our Modern Languages with Business degree will equip you with the knowledge, skills and expertise needed throughout your career, and open up opportunities to develop a global career.You will focus the majority of your time upon studying one or two languages to degree level and developing your cultural and historical knowledge of the country or countries where your chosen language(s) are spoken. On this course you will also develop a sound understanding of fundamental business principles and theories.The exciting opportunity of the year abroad develops your communication skills, builds your confidence and helps you stand out to future employers. Depending upon your choice of language(s) you have three options: teaching English in a School; studying at one of our partner universities; or working anywhere your chosen language is spoken.What are my language options?- I want to study one language from beginners' level - you may choose German, Russian or Spanish- I want to study one language post-A level - you may choose French, German, Russian or Spanish- I want to study two languages - you may study French, German, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese*, Serbian/Croatian*. Only one language may be started from beginners' level* Portuguese and Serbian/Croatian can only be taken from beginners' level.For more information on our teaching and what it's like to study with us see the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures website.

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WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
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14/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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23rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
28th
Business 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%
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90%
Average salary
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Business Studies graduate salary at this uni
£26,000
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
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90%
Average salary
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Others in Language and Area Studies graduate salary at this uni
£26,000
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

Modules

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Entry requirements

Exam type

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

Extended Project:

A Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 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

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

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

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

A - B Grades / Points required

If you wish to study one language, choose from French, German, Russian or Spanish post A Level or German, Russian or Spanish beginners.If you wish to study two languages, choose from French, German, Mandarin, Russian or Spanish (post A Level or beginners) or Portuguese and Serbian/Croatian beginners. At least one of your two languages must be one of our post A Level languages (French, German, Mandarin, Russian or Spanish), as you may only include one beginners' language in your programme.Other language qualifications may be considered in the absence of an A Level. Please contact the University for further information.

This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Scottish Advanced Highers at grades AB including language if wanting to study post A Level language (see below for details).If you wish to study one language, choose from French, German, Russian or Spanish post A Level or German, Russian or Spanish beginners.If you wish to study two languages, choose from French, German, Mandarin, Russian or Spanish (post A Level or beginners) or Portuguese and Serbian/Croatian beginners. At least one of your two languages must be one of our post A Level languages (French, German, Mandarin, Russian or Spanish), as you may only include one beginners' language in your programme.Other language qualifications may be considered in the absence of an A Level. Please contact the University for further information.

including language if taking post A Level language (see below for details). This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Scottish Higher grades ABBBB.If you wish to study one language, choose from French, German, Russian or Spanish post A Level or German, Russian or Spanish beginners.If you wish to study two languages, choose from French, German, Mandarin, Russian or Spanish (post A Level or beginners) or Portuguese and Serbian/Croatian beginners. At least one of your two languages must be one of our post A Level languages (French, German, Mandarin, Russian or Spanish), as you may only include one beginners' language in your programme.Other language qualifications may be considered in the absence of an A Level. Please contact the University for further information.

If you wish to study one language, choose from French, German, Russian or Spanish post A Level or German, Russian or Spanish beginners.If you wish to study two languages, choose from French, German, Mandarin, Russian or Spanish (post A Level or beginners) or Portuguese and Serbian/Croatian beginners. At least one of your two languages must be one of our post A Level languages (French, German, Mandarin, Russian or Spanish), as you may only include one beginners' language in your programme.Other language qualifications may be considered in the absence of an A Level. Please contact the University for further information.

If you wish to study one language, choose from French, German, Russian or Spanish post A Level or German, Russian or Spanish beginners.If you wish to study two languages, choose from French, German, Mandarin, Russian or Spanish (post A Level or beginners) or Portuguese and Serbian/Croatian beginners. At least one of you two languages must be one of our post A Level languages (French, German, Madarin Russian or Spanish), as you may only include one beginners' language in your programme.Principal Subject languages are considered. Please contact the University for further information.

If you have already achieved your EPQ at Grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject.If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.

GCSE Mathematics grade 5 (alpha grade B) and GCSE English grade 4 (alpha grade C)

If you wish to study one language, choose from French, German, Russian or Spanish post A Level or German, Russian or Spanish beginners.If you wish to study two languages, choose from French, German, Mandarin, Russian or Spanish (post A Level or beginners) or Portuguese and Serbian/Croatian beginners. At least one of you two languages must be one of our post A Level languages (French, German, Mandarin, Russian or Spanish), as you may only include one beginners' language in your programme.Higher Level and Standard Level (B programme) languages considered. Please contact the University for further information.

and A Level grade B. If you wish to study one language, choose from French, German, Russian or Spanish post A Level or German, Russian or Spanish beginners.If you wish to study two languages, choose from French, German, Mandarin, Russian or Spanish (post A Level or beginners) or Portuguese and Serbian/Croatian beginners. At least one of your two languages must be one of our post A Level languages (French, German, Mandarin, Russian or Spanish), as you may only include one beginners' language in your programme.Other language qualifications may be considered in the absence of an A Level. Please contact the University for further information.

and A Level grades BB.If you wish to study one language, choose from French, German, Russian or Spanish post A Level or German, Russian or Spanish beginners.If you wish to study two languages, choose from French, German, Mandarin, Russian or Spanish (post A Level or beginners) or Portuguese and Serbian/Croatian beginners. At least one of your two languages must be one of our post A Level languages (French, German, Mandarin, Russian or Spanish), as you may only include one beginners' language in your programme.Other language qualifications may be considered in the absence of an A Level. Please contact the University for further information.

If you wish to study one language, choose from French, German, Russian or Spanish post A Level or German, Russian or Spanish beginners.If you wish to study two languages, choose from French, German, Mandarin, Russian or Spanish (post A Level or beginners) or Portuguese and Serbian/Croatian beginners. At least one of your two languages must be one of our post A Level languages (French, German, Mandarin, Russian or Spanish), as you may only include one beginners' language in your programme.Other language qualifications may be considered in the absence of an A Level. Please contact the University for further information.

Applications are assessed on an individual basis.

This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels.If you wish to study one language, choose from French, German, Russian or Spanish post A Level or German, Russian or Spanish beginners.If you wish to study two languages, choose from French, German, Mandarin, Russian or Spanish (post A Level or beginners) or Portuguese and Serbian/Croatian beginners. At least one of your two languages must be one of our post A Level languages (French, German, Mandarin, Russian or Spanish), as you may only include one beginners' language in your programme.Other language qualifications may be considered in the absence of an A Level. Please contact the University for further information.

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Spanish
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History
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Mathematics
25%
English Literature
22%
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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£21,500 per year

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£21,500 per year

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