Course overview

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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 Language 1 from French, German, Italian or Spanish. Language 2 (and language 3, where appropriate) is selected from Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish.

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This degree will enable you to gain expertise in at least two languages and cultures, as well as in Linguistics.

Route One: Choose your Language 1 from French, German, Italian or Spanish. Language 2 is selected from Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish.

Route Two: Choose your Language 1 and Language 2 from French, German, Italian or Spanish. Language 3 is selected from Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish.

Core modules

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On Route Two, you will choose three languages. Language 1 must be post A Level (or equivalent) French, German, Italian or Spanish. Language 2 can be French, German, Italian, Spanish or Mandarin Chinese, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese or Russian. Of these, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Mandarin can be taken at Beginner or Advanced level, whereas Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese or Russian will normally be taken at Beginner or post-GCSE level.

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On Route Two, you will choose three languages. Language 1 and Language 2 must be post A Level (or equivalent) French, German, Italian or Spanish. Language 3 can be French, German, Italian, Spanish or Mandarin Chinese, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese or Russian. Of these, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Mandarin can be taken at Beginner or Advanced level, whereas Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese or Russian will normally be taken at Beginner or post-GCSE level.

A level contextual offer

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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.

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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 BBB including at least B in the language chosen as Language 1 (French, German, Spanish or Italian). See if you’re eligible.

IB typical offer

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34 to include 6 in a Higher Level language. You must be taking Language 1 (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 32 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.

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32 to include 6 in a Higher Level language. You must be taking the language chosen as Language 1 (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 30 including at least 5 in the language chosen as Language 1 (French, German, Spanish or Italian) at Higher Level. See if you’re eligible.

Scotland Advanced Highers

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AA in two Advanced Highers including a language, where you have achieved ABB/BBB in three further Highers subjects.

AB in two Advanced Highers including A in a language, where you have achieved AAB in three further Highers subjects. You must possess an Advanced Higher in your first language choice (French, German, Italian or Spanish).

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AB in two Advanced Highers including A in a language, where you have achieved BBB in three further Highers subjects. You must possess an Advanced Higher in your first language choice (French, German, Italian or Spanish).

Welsh Baccalaureate

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ABB in three subjects at A level including grade A in a language, plus grade C in the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate. You must possess an A level in your first language choice (French, German, Italian or Spanish).

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BBB in three subjects at A level including at least B in the language chosen as Language 1 (French, German, Spanish or Italian), plus grade C in the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales.

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Modern Languages is the study of specific languages in combination with an understanding of the contexts in which they are spoken. A Modern Languages degree looks at the very heart of how we communicate with other people and societies, focusing on the different nuances and cultural debates that can shape our interactions with one another.

Applied Linguistics at Warwick offers a unique approach to the study of language: we apply linguistic knowledge and theory to solve real-world problems. Your Linguistics modules will help you build an interdisciplinary foundation from leading research in language and communication. Then you will apply your learning to explore, challenge, understand, and address problems and find meaningful solutions.

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.

You will graduate as a highly qualified linguist, with specialist communication, research, critical and evaluative skills that are highly sought after by employers.

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Do you have a passion for language learning, intercultural communication, and the study of cultures and societies? Are you looking to study two or three languages, specialising in understanding how languages help us communicate and establish our identities?

The degree in Modern Languages with Linguistics (75% Modern Languages, 25% Applied Linguistics) combines specialist language learning with the application of linguistic knowledge and theory to solve real-world problems. Modern Languages looks at the very heart of how we communicate with other people and societies, focusing on the different nuances and cultural debates that can shape our interactions with one another. Meanwhile, your Linguistics modules will help you build an interdisciplinary foundation from leading research in language and communication. Then you will apply your learning to explore, challenge, understand, and address problems and find meaningful solutions.

Our flexible programme allows you to study two or three languages, while exploring the cultural and social contexts of language in general. Your second or third year is normally spent abroad, either as a language assistant, or working or studying at one of our partner universities. This is an invaluable opportunity to immerse yourself in the linguistic and cultural contexts where your languages are spoken, enhance your language skills and build international connections.

You will have access to outstanding facilities and resources. This includes flexible collaborative and individual learning spaces, as well as a vast selection of print, digital and multimedia learning materials.

You will graduate as a highly qualified linguist, with advanced intercultural skills and a sophisticated understanding of key concepts and debates in the cultures you have studied. The specialist communication, research, critical and evaluative skills you will gain are all highly sought after by employers.

Core module

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In your first year you will either take two language modules, one culture or Translation Studies 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 Studies 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 two Linguistics modules ‘Phonetics and Phonology’ and ‘Morphology and Syntax’. 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 optional modules in Linguistics. You will also select cultural modules if you are studying two languages.

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In your first year you will take:

• Route One: two language modules, one culture or Translation Studies module, and one linguistics module
• Route Two: three language modules and one linguistics module.

On Route One, you will choose two languages. Language 1 must be post A Level (or equivalent) French, German, Italian or Spanish. Language 2 can be either French, German, Italian, Spanish or Mandarin Chinese, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese or Russian. Of these, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Mandarin can be taken at Beginner or Advanced level, whereas Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese or Russian will normally be taken at Beginner or post-GCSE level.

On Route Two, you will choose three languages. Language 1 must be post A Level (or equivalent) French, German, Italian or Spanish. Language 2 can be French, German, Italian, Spanish or Mandarin Chinese, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese or Russian. Of these, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Mandarin can be taken at Beginner or Advanced level, whereas Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese or Russian will normally be taken at Beginner or post-GCSE level.

Culture modules can be taken from options available with your first language (French, German, Italian or Hispanic Studies); Translation Studies modules are available with French, German, Italian or Spanish. 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 two Linguistics modules ‘Phonetics and Phonology’ and ‘Morphology and Syntax’. 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 optional modules in Linguistics. You will also select culture modules if you are studying two languages.

A note on the languages

Mandarin Chinese can be taken at Beginner, 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, Korean, Portuguese or Russian can usually only be taken at Beginner 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.

If studying three languages, two of your languages should be chosen from French, German, Italian or Spanish.

A note on culture and translation modules

For those studying two languages, culture or translation modules are available in all years of the course. Cultural modules either relate to French, German, Italian or Spanish, or they are of a cross-cultural nature, embracing multilingual perspectives on a topic. Translation modules are available with Chinese, French, German, Italian or Spanish.

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

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