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Modern Languages and Economics BA (R9L1)

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Learn more about our Modern Languages and Economics degree at Warwick

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R9L1

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Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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4 years full-time, normally including a year abroad

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26 September 2022

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Modern Languages and Cultures

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University of Warwick

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On our Modern Languages and Economics (BA) degree you will split your time equally between Modern Languages and Economics.

Studying Modern Languages will equip you with excellent communication, research, critical and evaluative skills, all of which are highly sought after by employers.

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On this degree you will split your time equally between Modern Languages and Economics.

Studying Modern Languages will enable you to gain expertise in two languages. Choose one language from: French, German, Italian or Spanish. Choose the second language from Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian or Spanish.

As well as studying the foundations of economics, you will develop your linguistic and intercultural skills. You will normally spend your second or third year abroad, consolidating and enhancing your learning.

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This joint degree enables you to acquire an in-depth knowledge of two languages while developing your ability as an analyst of international economic phenomena.

50% of your degree will be in Economics where you will study the choices of consumers, corporations, governments, networks and nations, developing a deep knowledge of global and local economic trends, institutions and policies. The other 50% of your degree will be in the School of Modern Languages.

Each language represents 25% of the degree. Your first language must be post A level (or equivalent) in French, German, Italian or Spanish. Your second language is selected from Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian or Spanish.

You can spend your year abroad either in one country for the whole year, or you can split your time between your two languages.

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We employ a variety of teaching styles within the School of Modern Languages including:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Written and spoken language classes in small groups

You will spend the rest of your time:

• Studying independently
• Preparing for classes
• Reading
• Analysing materials set for study
• Writing essays
• Working on your language skills

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Seminars of around 15 students.

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17 hours per week.

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We will track your progress through:

• Language assignments
• Essays
• Presentations
• Portfolio submissions
• Examinations (written and oral)

To help you improve your skills you will receive detailed and personalised feedback throughout your course.

Your intermediate and final year marks each contribute 50% of your final degree classification.

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Study abroad

We strongly recommend that you take a year abroad as part of your modern languages degree, if you are able to. If you are unable to take a year abroad you may move to a three-year degree. In such cases, you will be required to complete further language reinforcement work. You will also be encouraged to spend time abroad in other ways, during vacation times.

You will usually spend your year abroad doing one of three things:

• Working as a language assistant teaching English in a primary or secondary school
• Studying full-time at a partner university in your chosen country
• On a work placement

The year abroad options are flexible.

Find out more about flexible Year Abroad options.

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At what level can I learn each language?

• Your first language must be post A level French, German, Italian or Spanish.
• Your second language if it is French, German, Italian or Spanish can be taken at any level (dependent on prior qualifications or experience).
• Mandarin Chinese can be taken from beginner, intermediate or post A level (or equivalent) level maximum. Applicants with Mandarin Chinese language ability above this level, including native speakers, would not be able to study this language.
• Arabic, Japanese or Russian can usually only be taken at beginner’s or GCSE level. If you have any prior learning of the language please contact ugadmissions at warwick dot ac dot uk before applying.

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A level typical offer

AAB to include A in a language.

A level additional information

You must possess an A level in your first language choice (French, German, Italian or Spanish).

You must also have a GCSE Mathematics grade A/grade 7 or equivalent.

A level contextual offer

We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria and whose predicted grades are close to, or slightly below, the contextual offer level. The typical contextual offer is ABB including A in a modern foreign language or Latin/Ancient Greek, with at least B in language chosen as language 1 (French, German, Spanish or Italian). See if you’re eligible.

General GCSE requirements

Unless specified differently above, you will also need a minimum of GCSE grade 4 or C (or an equivalent qualification) in English Language and either Mathematics or a Science subject. Find out more about our entry requirements and the qualifications we accept. We advise that you also check the English Language requirements for your course which may specify a higher GCSE English requirement. Please find the information about this below.

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IB typical offer

36 to include 6 in a Higher Level language.

IB additional information

You must be taking your first choice language (French, German, Italian or Spanish) at Higher Level.

You must also have a GCSE Mathematics grade A/grade 7 or a 5 in Higher Level/6 in Standard Level Maths.

IB contextual offer

We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria and whose predicted grades are close to, or slightly below, the contextual offer level. The typical contextual offer is 34 including 6 in a Higher Level modern foreign language or Latin/Ancient Greek, with at least 5 in Higher Level language chosen as language 1 (French, German, Spanish or Italian). See if you’re eligible.

General GCSE requirements

Unless specified differently above, you will also need a minimum of GCSE grade 4 or C (or an equivalent qualification) in English Language and either Mathematics or a Science subject. Find out more about our entry requirements and the qualifications we accept. We advise that you also check the English Language requirements for your course which may specify a higher GCSE English requirement. Please find the information about this below.

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We welcome applications from students taking BTECs alongside an A level in their first language choice (French, German, Italian or Spanish).

You must also have a GCSE Mathematics grade A/grade 7 or equivalent.

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Year One

Language 1

Language 2

Culture or translation module

Economics 1

Quantitative Techniques

Intermediate Year

This might be your second year or your third year, depending on when you choose to take your year abroad.

Continue Language 1

Continue Language 2

Economics 2 or Econometrics 1

Econometrics 1 or Applied Econometrics

Final Year

Continue Language 1

Continue Language 2

Research in Applied Economics

Optional modules in Economics

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Explore our optional modules.

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There may be costs associated with other items or services such as academic texts, course notes, and trips associated with your course. Students who choose to complete a work placement or study abroad will pay reduced tuition fees for their third year.