BA (Hons) English Language with French, Mandarin or Spanish

This course is designed for students who want to develop their language skills in English, French, Mandarin or Spanish. You will learn how to communicate effectively in different cultural contexts and gain a deep understanding of linguistic structures and language acquisition processes. The course also covers topics such as language teaching, translation, and interpretation, giving you the knowledge and skills to pursue a career in these fields. With opportunities to study abroad and participate in language exchange programs, this course will provide you with a truly global perspective on language learning.

Additional Information

This course is ideal for students who are interested in pursuing a career in language teaching, translation, or interpretation. It is also suitable for those who want to improve their language skills for personal or professional reasons.

Unlock Your Potential at De Montfort University - A Leading Institution for Language and Cultural Studies

De Montfort University is a well-respected institution with a strong reputation for Language and Cultural Studies. The university offers state-of-the-art facilities and expert teaching staff, providing you with the best possible learning experience. Located in Leicester, a vibrant and multicultural city, you will have access to a diverse range of language communities and cultures.

English language is a stimulating, thought-provoking course designed to make you analyse and reflect on how language in general, and English in particular, functions in the world today. You will examine the origins of English and how it could evolve in an era of global change and technological innovation. You will discover how the importance and impact of language in a variety of contexts, both as a complex system for embodying ideas, emotions, and beliefs, and as a means of influencing, persuading, and moving others.

You will develop a set of linguistic and analytical skills which will help you become a highly effective communicator. This is a course about how language shapes your world – by learning and understanding how language works, we can help the world open up to you.

Alongside your English language curriculum, you can choose to study French, Mandarin or Spanish from either beginner level or post-beginner level. You will develop your linguistic skills and gain an understanding of the social, cultural, political, historical, and artistic topics from the Francophone, Chinese or Hispanophone world.

Typical entry requirements

• 104 points from at least 2 A'levels

• BTEC Extended Diploma DMM

• International Baccalaureate: 24+ Points

Plus five GCSEs grades 9-4 including English Language or Literature at grade 4 or above.

• Pass Access with 30 level 3 credits at Merit and GCSE English (Language or Literature) at grade 4 or above.

We will normally require students have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course.

• We also accept the BTEC First Diploma plus two GCSEs including English Language or Literature at grade 4 or above

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.