Course Overview

When you study the new BA Languages and Language Teaching, you will have the opportunity to learn up to two languages, one to near-native standard. You will study the science of how we learn languages as well as the theory and practice of how we teach languages effectively. You will also have the opportunity to practice your skills in a work placement, either in the UK or teaching English in one of the countries whose language you are learning - subject to availability.

Graduates can pursue career paths in language teaching, as well as in education, law, civil service, and business roles. Possible professions include:

translator

English as a Foreign Language teacher

publishing copy editor/proofreader

civil service fast-streamer

editorial assistant.

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General Eligibility

UCAS TARIFF POINTS

96-128 points (e.g. A-levels CCC-ABB)

The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a tariff calculator for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.