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BA (Honours) Language Studies

Open University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This flexible degree allows you to study two modern languages. You'll choose from French, German, and Spanish, or combine one of these with English language studies. Learning a language and about how language works, including English, can open doors to other cultures and communities, and give you an experience of the world that goes deeper than the average tourist trip. It can also provide a key to the global workplace. By the end of your studies, you’ll understand how language is structured and used in different contexts and be an effective and culturally aware communicator – skills that are increasingly valuable in today’s global environment.

  • Develops you into a proficient user (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages level C1) of at least one modern language.

  • Develops advanced knowledge of the cultures that use your chosen languages.

  • Extends your competence in intercultural communication.

  • Enables you to understand how language is structured and used in different contexts.

General Eligibility

There are no formal entry requirements to study this qualification.

Part Time Work Details

In a distance learning course, there are typically no strict regulations regarding part-time employment, providing students with the flexibility to pursue work opportunities while studying remotely. This autonomy allows individuals to manage their schedules and balance professional commitments with their educational pursuits.

What You'll Study

1 Stage-1 (120 Credits)
  • Introducing English Language Studies

  • Introduction to French studies (beginners)

  • Introduction to German studies (beginners)

  • Introduction to Spanish studies (beginners)

  • Exploring languages and cultures

  • English for academic purposes online

  • French Studies 1 (intermediate)

  • German Studies 1 (intermediate)

  • Spanish studies 1 (intermediate)

Two modern languages

  • French and German; French and Spanish; or German and Spanish

  • Exploring languages and cultures

  • Introduction to French studies (beginners)

  • Introduction to German studies (beginners)

  • Introduction to Spanish studies (beginners)

  • Introducing English Language Studies

  • English for academic purposes online

  • French Studies 1 (intermediate)

  • German Studies 1 (intermediate)

  • Spanish Studies 1 (intermediate)

2 Stage-2 (120 Credits)

English and French

  • French Studies 2: language and culture of the French-speaking world

  • English in the world
    English and German

  • German studies 2: language and culture of the German-speaking world

  • English in the world

    English and Spanish

  • Spanish studies 2: language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world

  • English in the world

    French and German

  • French Studies 2: language and culture of the French-speaking world

  • German studies 2: language and culture of the German-speaking world

    French and Spanish

  • French Studies 2: language and Culture of the French-speaking world

  • Spanish studies 2: language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world

    German and Spanish

  • German studies 2: language and culture of the German-speaking world

  • Spanish studies 2: language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world

3 Stage-3 (120 Credits)

English and French

  • French Studies 3: language and culture of the French-speaking world

  • Language, literature, and childhood

  • Language and creativity

English and German

  • German studies 3: language and culture of the German-speaking world

  • Language, literature, and childhood

  • Language and creativity

English and Spanish

  • Spanish studies 3: language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world

  • Language, literature, and childhood

  • Language and creativity

French and German

  • French Studies 3: language and culture of the French-speaking world

  • German studies 3: language and culture of the German-speaking world

French and Spanish

  • French Studies 3: language and culture of the French-speaking world

  • Spanish studies 3: language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world

German and Spanish

  • German studies 3: language and culture of the German-speaking world

  • Spanish studies 3: language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world

Language Requirement

  • IELTS00
  • TOEFL00
  • PTE00
  • Duolingo00

This subject has no language prerequisite.

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