Course Overview

There are several very attractive features of the Modern Languages course at Chester, such as studying Chinese or Portuguese as language choices and the length of time you can spend working or studying on placements for each of the languages you will study.

We provide the opportunity to spend up to 18 months in up to three different countries. If you choose to study three languages you may study two of them at the beginner level.

A degree in Modern Languages develops an impressive range of skills including strong communication and presentation skills, the ability to work autonomously and in groups, analytical and critical discernment, and the resilience and confidence developed during placements abroad. Graduates from the Modern Languages Department often pursue further study or careers in translation, teaching, business, hospitality, civil service, or in international organizations.

General Eligibility

Typical Entry:

112

UCAS points

GCE A Level:

112 UCAS points from GCE A Levels or equivalent. Typical offer - BCC/BBC. GCSE Grade C/4 or above in a Modern Foreign Language (can include Welsh).

BTEC:

BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction/Merit profile plus GCSE as stated above.

BTEC Diploma: Distinction/Merit profile plus GCSE as stated above.

Irish/Scottish Highers:

Irish Highers - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 including subjects as stated above

Scottish Highers - BBBB including subjects as stated above

International Baccalaureate:

26 points inc. HL Spanish, French, or German at 5 or above

Access requirements:

Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit

OCR:

OCR National Extended Diploma: Merit 2

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - DMM

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma - D*D*

Extra Information / General Entry Requirements:

Welsh Baccalaureate (core) and General Studies A Level will be recognized in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs. All applicants will be required to have GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in a Modern Foreign Language (can include Welsh).

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS Academic: Undergraduate: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)