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You will study up to three of the languages offered at Essex: French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese, completing at least one language to a minimum Proficiency level. Mandarin Chinese can be studied for one year. Over three years you will gain practical skills in the use of these languages as well as develop a thorough understanding of several of our planet’s most vibrant societies. We also house the internationally important collection of Latin American art, ESCALA.
UK and EU applicants:
All applications for degree courses with a foundation year (Year Zero) will be considered individually, whether you
think you might not have the grades to enter the first year of a degree course;
have non-traditional qualifications or experience (e.g. you haven’t studied A-levels or a BTEC);
are returning to university after some time away from education; or
are looking for more support during the transition into university study.
Standard offer:
Our standard offer is 72 UCAS tariff points from at least two full A-levels or equivalent.
Examples of the above tariff may include:
A-levels: DDD
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: MMP
T-levels: Pass with an E in core
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.
COMPONENT 01: CORE
Research and Academic Development Skills
(30 CREDITS)
COMPONENT 02: CORE
Introduction to Linguistics
COMPONENT 03: CORE
Second Language Learning
COMPONENT 04: CORE WITH OPTIONS
IA108-3-FY or IA118-3-FY or IA111-3-FY or IA158-3-FY
COMPONENT 01: COMPULSORY
Language Expert 1
COMPONENT 02: COMPULSORY WITH OPTIONS
Latin American option(s) from list
COMPONENT 03: OPTIONAL
Language (Higher Intermediate or above) or Intensive Initial Part 1 and 2
COMPONENT 04: OPTIONAL
Language (Initial to Advanced) or Intensive Initial Part 1 and 2
COMPONENT 05: COMPULSORY
Careers and Employability Skills for Languages and Linguistics
(0 CREDITS)
Language Expert 2
COMPONENT 02: OPTIONAL
Language (Advanced or above) option(s) from list
Language (Lower Intermediate or above) option(s) from list
COMPONENT 01: COMPULSORY WITH OPTIONS
LA059-6-FY or LA069-6-FY
Language (Proficiency or above) option(s) from list
Language (Higher Intermediate or above) option(s) from list
IELTS 5.5 overall.
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