Course Overview
In most cases, your Year Abroad can include a year-long teaching assistantship, or you could spend one or two semesters on a work placement approved by the University.
Our annual Careers Week includes seminars exploring diverse career paths. Speakers have come from European embassies and the EU.
Graduate destinations
Graduates from our Modern Languages degrees have gone on to work for a wide range of employers, including:
Amazon Emirates
Airlines Ford Credit
Europe Ministerio de Educación
Cultura y Deporte (Spain)
Resilient PLC
STA International
Sweet Cherry Publishing
General Eligibility
A/AS-levels: ABB at A-level, including French or Spanish, or Italian. Two AS-levels may be considered in place of one A-level. General Studies are accepted
EPQ with A-levels: BBB at A-level including French or Spanish or Italian + EPQ at grade B
Access to HE Diploma: Pass Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at distinction. Plus, grade B in A-level (or equivalent) in French or Spanish, or Italian
International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 30 points, including 6 in Higher Level French or Spanish or Italian
BTEC Nationals: Pass Diploma at D*DD. Plus, grade B at A-level (or equivalent) in French or Spanish, or Italian
Part Time Work Details
20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.
Language Requirement
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to prove your English ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.