Course Overview
Work towards fluency in a foreign language (or two) while exploring solutions to global social challenges such as poverty and hunger, environmental sustainability, universal education and health care.
On this BA (Hons) International Development and Languages degree course, you'll study one language from beginner's level (French, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese) or post-A level (French, Spanish). As of 2021, these three languages are spoken as first or second languages by 1,930 billion people worldwide. You'll also get the chance to learn a second language: French, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Arabic, Japanese, German or British Sign Language (BSL).
You'll get full support to build your language skills to fluency alongside opportunities to apply your learning to work with not-for-profit organisations in developing countries on placement. You'll graduate prepared for a career in organisations around the globe, in roles such as in government, teaching and working with non-government organisations (NGOs).
General Eligibility
A levels – ABB–BBC
UCAS points – 112–128 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent
T levels – Merit
BTECs (Extended Diplomas) – DDM–DMM
International Baccalaureate – 25
Part Time Work Details
20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.
Language Requirement