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Modern Languages with Linguistics BA (R9Q2)

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Find out more about our Modern Languages and Linguistics degree at Warwick

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R9Q2

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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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Studying our Modern Languages with Linguistics (BA) degree allows you to acquire an in-depth knowledge of two or three languages and cultures while exploring the social contexts of language.

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This degree will enable you to gain expertise in at least two languages and cultures, as well as in Linguistics. Choose your first language from French, German, Italian or Spanish. Your second (and third language, where appropriate) is selected from Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian or Spanish. This course is split 75:25 between Modern Languages and Linguistics.

You will normally spend your second or third year abroad, consolidating and enhancing your learning.

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In your first year you will either take two language modules, one culture or translation module and one linguistics module or three languages and one linguistics module. The culture module can be either a culture module from your first language (French, German, Italian or Hispanic Studies) or a translation module. From Linguistics you will take one core module ‘Linguistics: Understanding Language’.

In your intermediate year you will take two (or three) core language modules and a Linguistics core module ‘Linguistics: Acquisition and Use’. You will also select cultural modules (if you are studying two languages).

Your third year is normally spent abroad, where you may opt to spend a full year in one country or split the year between two countries. We encourage students to spend time in a country where their ab initio language is spoken.

In your final year you will study two (or three) core language modules and Linguistics modules. In Linguistics you can choose to write a Dissertation or two of the following modules: Sociolinguistics, English Across Cultures, Organisational Communication in International Business or Evaluating and Planning Research. You will also select cultural modules if you are studying 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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14 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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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?

One of your languages must be post A level French, German, Italian or Spanish.
Your other language can be at any level (dependent on prior qualifications/experience). If you wish to begin two languages at beginner’s level, you are encouraged to discuss this with us before applying.
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).

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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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.

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

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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).

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Year One

Language 1 (French, German, Italian or Spanish)

Language 2 (Arabic†, Chinese**, French, German, Italian, Japanese†, Russian† or Spanish)

Language 3◊ or cultural module***

Linguistics: Understanding Language

What is language? What is it made of? What rules do we follow when we put sounds together to create words and when we combine words to create sentences? How many languages are spoken in the world today, and in which ways are they similar or different? These are some of the questions that you will explore on this module. Using examples from different languages, you will analyse real-life language data in order to develop the practical skills required for linguistic analysis.

Intermediate Year

Language 1

Language 2

Language 3◊ or cultural module***

Linguistics: Acquisition and Use

What do the world’s languages have in common and how are they different? Why do languages change? How is language acquired? Does language influence how we think? Drawing on concepts introduced in ET118 (Linguistics: Understanding Language), you will acquire core knowledge and skills in all fields of language study, including more advanced study of phonetics, and the phonological and morpho-syntactic features of a wide range of the world’s languages and dialects. You’ll explore methodologies from a range of linguistic disciplines to document, study and analyse real-world language data. You’ll also be introduced to research in subfields of linguistics, such as second language acquisition and language change.

Final Year

Language 1

Language 2

Language 3◊ or cultural module***

***For those studying two languages cultural modules are available in all years of the course. These either relate to French, German, Italian or Spanish, or they are of a cross-cultural nature.

† Arabic/Japanese/Russian: These languages can usually only be taken at beginner’s or post-GCSE (or equivalent) level maximum. The course aims to bring you to B2 standard (CEFR) in this language (this approximates to A level) or beyond by the end of the degree. If you have any prior learning of the language please contact ugadmissions@warwick.ac.uk before applying.

**Chinese: This language can be taken at beginner’s, post-GCSE or post-A level (or equivalent) level maximum. This course would not be suitable for applicants with language ability above this level, including native speakers.

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Linguistics dissertation or two of the following:
Sociolinguistics
English Across Cultures
Professional Communication
Communication Modes
Multilingualism and Culture

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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.

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