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BA (Hons) Language Studies with Latin American Studies

University of Essex, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

You will study up to three of the languages offered at Essex: French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese, completing at least one language to a minimum Proficiency level. Mandarin Chinese can be studied for one year. Over three years you will gain practical skills in the use of these languages as well as develop a thorough understanding of several of our planet’s most vibrant societies. We also house the internationally important collection of Latin American art, ESCALA.

General Eligibility

UK entry requirements

  • A-levels: ABB

  • If Portuguese is taken as the major language, an A Level pass (or equivalent) in Italian, French, Spanish, or Portuguese or first language level fluency in Italian, French, Romaniann or Spanish is required.

  • BTEC: DDD, despite ending on the subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided.

  • IB: 32 points or three Higher Level certificates with 655

  • We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both HigheLevels Standard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard level, and the course applied for. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information.

  • To study Portuguese as your major language, you need a pass in Higher Level Italian, French, Spanish or Portuguese or fluency in Italian, French, Romanian or Spanish.

  • Access to HE Diploma:15 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 30 level 3 credits at Merit, depending on subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided.

  • We also consider T-levels.

International & EU entry requirements

We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries. Get in touch with any questions you may have about the qualifications we accept. Remember to tell us about the qualifications you have already completed or are currently taking.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

COMPONENT 01: COMPULSORY

Language Expert 1

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 02: COMPULSORY WITH OPTIONS

Latin American option(s) from list

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 03: OPTIONAL

Language (Higher Intermediate or above) or Intensive Initial Part 1 and 2

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 04: OPTIONAL

Language (Initial to Advanced) or Intensive Initial Part 1 and 2

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 05: COMPULSORY

Careers and Employability Skills for Languages and Linguistics

(0 CREDITS)

2 Year 2

COMPONENT 01: COMPULSORY

Language Expert 2

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 02: OPTIONAL

Latin American option(s) from the list

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 03: OPTIONAL

Language (Advanced or above) option(s) from the list

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 04: OPTIONAL

Language (Lower Intermediate or above) option(s) from the list

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 05: COMPULSORY

Careers and Employability Skills for Languages and Linguistics

(0 CREDITS)

3 Year 3

COMPONENT 01: COMPULSORY WITH OPTIONS

LA059-6-FY or LA069-6-FY

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 02: OPTIONAL

Latin American option(s) from the list

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 03: OPTIONAL

Language (Proficiency or above) option(s) from the list

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 04: OPTIONAL

Language (Higher Intermediate or above) option(s) from the list

(30 CREDITS)

COMPONENT 05: COMPULSORY

Careers and Employability Skills for Languages and Linguistics

(0 CREDITS)

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS 6.0 overall.

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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