Languages: French, German, Spanish, or Italian
Overview
Language Pathways available with the School of Modern Languages and Cultures are French, German, Spanish, or Italian.
While we do not formally require specific A-Levels for the BA Liberal Arts, a Specialist Language Pathway does necessitate a minimum language ability (to be determined by the School of Modern Languages and Cultures), evidenced either through a formal language qualification or interview.
Modules
For more information on the language modules you might study, please visit the School of Modern Languages and Cultures website.
Please note that module offerings change year to year and so individual modules may vary.
Year One
Liberal Arts modules |
Terms |
CATS(75 CATS in total) |
|
| Core module | 1 - 2 | 0 | |
| Core module |
1 - 3 | 30 | |
| Core module |
1 - 3 | 30 | |
| Core module |
1 | 15 |
Pathway modules(related to Disciplinary Interest: Languages - French, German, Spanish, or Italian) |
Terms |
CATS |
|
| Choice of language modules offered and approved by the School of Modern Languages and Cultures |
30 |
Optional module |
Terms |
CATS |
| Any approved optional module from the Liberal Arts Department or across the University | 1 - 3 | 15 |
Activities |
|
Term |
Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | 1 | 10 weeks | |
| Certificate of Professional Communication with Work Placement |
Optional | 3 | 1 week plus work placement |
Year Two
An optional intercalated year abroad is available between your second year and final year.
Liberal Arts modules |
|
Terms |
CATS(60 CATS in total) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core module | 1 - 3 | 30 | |
| Core module | 1 - 3 | 30 |
Pathway modules(related to Disciplinary Interest: Languages French, German, Spanish, or Italian) |
Terms |
CATS(60 CATS in total) |
| Choice of language modules offered by the School of Modern Languages and Cultures |
1 - 2 | 30 |
| Choice of cultural modules offered by the School of Modern Languages and Cultures |
1 - 2 | 30 |
Activities |
Term |
Duration |
|
| Optional | 2 | 5 weeks | |
| Certificate of Professional Communication with Work Placement |
Optional | 3 | 1 week plus work placement |
| Presentation at an undergraduate conference such as the International Conference of Undergraduate Research | Optional | 3 |
Third Year
In Year Three, students on the Languages pathway undertake a compulsory year studying abroad in Europe. Find out more information on the School of Modern Languages and Cultures' website, and the Student Mobility website.
Final Year
Liberal Arts module |
|
Terms |
CATS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core module | 1 - 3 | 30 |
Pathway modules(related to Disciplinary Interest: Languages French, German, Spanish, or Italian) |
Terms |
CATS(90 CATS in total) |
|---|---|---|
| Choice of language modules offered by the School of Modern Languages and Cultures | 1 - 2 | 30 |
| Choice of cultural modules offered by the School of Modern Languages and Cultures | 1 - 2 | 60 |