BA (Hons) Language Studies

On our BA Language Studies, you become proficient in one or more of the modern languages taught at Essex; French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese. These languages can be studied alongside the language expert modules which cover a range of cultural and professional skills.

For most of our languages, we offer modules in all six different levels recognized by the Common European Framework, enabling you to study from almost any level of expertise. Of the four modules you take in your final year, two must be taken to Proficiency level (C1), and the other two must be taken to Intermediate level (B1).

Each of these languages is widely used in the business world, and so many of our graduates are recruited by international firms looking for language specialists, and go on to develop successful global careers. Others join a teacher-training program after leaving and become expert teachers of the language they studied at Essex.

UK entry requirements

• A-levels: ABB

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

• BTEC: DDD, depth 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 highelevels standard levels, 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 Italia,n, 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 atthe 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.

20 hours per week.