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We will update this page when we make significant changes to course information. This does not necessarily include minor corrections or formatting.
If you ever want to ask us about a change, you can contact us at webeditor at warwick dot ac dot uk.
20 October 2022
Some amendments to the
Entry requirements tab:
At what level can I learn each language?
Updated the bullet points starting ‘Mandarin/ Arabic’ under each of the A Level/ IB/ BTEC sections:
New:
Mandarin Chinese can be taken at beginner’s, intermediate or post A-Level (or equivalent) level maximum. If you have Chinese at A-Level (or equivalent), please contact ugadmissions@warwick.ac.uk before applying to check your suitability. Applicants with Chinese language ability above A-Level (or equivalent), including native speakers, would not be able to study this language.
Arabic, Japanese, Portuguese or Russian can usually only be taken at beginner's or intermediate level. If you have any prior learning or qualifications in the language, please contact ugadmissions@warwick.ac.uk before applying to check your suitability.
Old:
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@warwick.ac.uk before applying.
11 October 2022
Updated the course overview and modules to reference Portuguese as a language option.
3rd October 2022
We have provided additional information relating to the A level typical offer:
A level additional information
Previous content:
You must also have a GCSE Mathematics grade A/grade 7 or equivalent.
Revised content:
You will also need grade 7/A in GCSE Mathematics and grade 6/B in GCSE English Language.
IB additional information
Previous content:
You must also have a GCSE Mathematics grade A/grade 7 or a 5 in Higher Level/6 in Standard Level Maths.
Revised content:
You will also need grade 7/A in GCSE Mathematics or International Baccalaureate grade 5 in Higher Level/6 in Standard Level Mathematics. You will also need grade 6/B in GCSE English Language or International Baccalaureate grade 5 in English A (Higher or Standard Level), grade 5 in Higher Level English B or grade 6 in Standard Level English B.
BTEC
Previous content:
We welcome applications from students taking BTECs alongside an A level in their choice of language 1 (French, German, Italian or Spanish).
You must also have a GCSE Mathematics grade A/grade 7 or equivalent.
Revised content:
We welcome applications from students taking BTECs alongside an A level in their choice of language 1 (French, German, Italian or Spanish).
You will also need grade 7/A in GCSE Mathematics and grade 6/B in GCSE English Language.