21 October 2024

Updated Route 2 information

Core modules

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Route two

On the second route in the BA Modern Languages, 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.

In your first year, in addition to your language modules, you will take a culture module related to Language 1 and can choose whether to take a further culture module in that language, or a culture module from your Language 2 (if French, German, Italian or Hispanic Studies), or a cross-school module in Translation Studies.

In each on-campus year of your degree you will continue with your two languages. Each year, you will take a culture module related to Language 1 and then select further culture or Translation Studies modules from the wide variety of options available across the School.

You will normally spend your second or third year abroad consolidating your language learning. You can choose whether to spend the whole year in one destination, or to split the year between countries where your two languages are spoken.

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Route two

On the second route in the BA Modern Languages, 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.

In your first year, in addition to your language modules, you will take a culture module related to Language 1 and can choose whether to take a further culture module in that language, or a culture module from your Language 2 (if French, German, Italian or Hispanic Studies), or a cross-school module in Translation Studies.

In each on-campus year of your degree you will continue with your three languages. Each year, you will take a culture module related to Language 1 and then select further culture or Translation Studies modules from the wide variety of options available across the School.

You will normally spend your second or third year abroad consolidating your language learning. You can choose whether to spend the whole year in one destination, or to split the year between countries where two or all three of your languages are spoken.

26 September 2024

Updated entry requirements:

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

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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

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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 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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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.

24 September 2024

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Course overview

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This flexible degree programme allows you to study two or three languages alongside an exploration of the cultural contexts where they are spoken. Alongside your language study, you can develop a specialism in the culture one or more of your languages and you have the opportunity to study thematic modules across cultures.

You can choose one of two different routes on this degree:

• On route one you study two languages, a culture module relating to Language 1 and a further cultural module from across the School.
• On route two you study three languages. In Year One you will study a cultural module from across the School.

On route one you can choose your first language from: French, German, Italian or Spanish. Your second language can be selected from: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese or Spanish. 50% of your time will be devoted to language learning and the other 50% of your time will be spent studying cultural modules focused on your first language and/or selected from cultural modules offered within the School.

On route two you can choose two languages from: French, German, Italian or Spanish. Your third language will be selected from: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese or Spanish. 75% of your degree will be devoted to language learning and the remaining 25% of your time will be spent studying cultural modules focusing on one or more of your languages.

We offer a wide range of cultural modules within the School of Modern Languages and Cultures and the full range is open to you on both routes of this course. You will normally spend your second or third year abroad consolidating and enhancing your language learning.

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This flexible degree programme allows you to study two or three languages alongside an exploration of the cultural contexts where they are spoken. Alongside your language study, you will gain a sophisticated understanding of the cultures and societies linked to one or more of your languages, and you have the opportunity to study thematic modules across cultures.

You can choose one of two different routes on this degree:

• On route one you study two languages, a culture module relating to Language 1 and a further culture or translation module from across the School, which may relate to one of your languages. This route gives you more space to explore and think critically about aspects of the cultures and societies in which your languages are spoken. 50% of your time will be devoted to language learning and the other 50% of your time will be spent studying culture modules focused on your first language and/or selected from within the School.
  
  You can choose your first language from: French, German, Italian or Spanish.
  Your second language can be selected from: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish.
• On route two you study three languages, and alongside your language learning you will study a culture module from across the School, which may relate to one of your languages. This route gives you the chance to diversify your portfolio of linguistic and cultural expertise by taking up a new language to complement those you have studied before. 75% of your degree will be devoted to language learning and the remaining 25% of your time will be spent studying culture modules focusing on one or more of your languages.
  
  You can choose two languages from: French, German, Italian or Spanish.
  Your third language will be selected from: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish.

We offer a wide range of culture modules within the School of Modern Languages and Cultures, studying different aspects of the cultures and societies in which your languages are spoken. The full range is open to you on both routes of this course. You will normally spend your second or third year abroad consolidating and enhancing your language learning.

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 chosen 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 Francophone cultures. The specialist communication, research, critical and evaluative skills you will gain are all highly sought after by employers.

Core modules

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Route one

On the first route in the BA Modern Languages, 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, Portuguese or Russian. Of these, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Mandarin can be taken at beginner or advanced, whereas Arabic, Japanese, Portuguese or Russian will normally be taken at beginner or post-GCSE level.

In your first year, in addition to your language modules, you will take a culture module related to Language 1 and can choose whether to take a further culture module in that language, or a culture module from your Language 2 (if French, German, Italian or Hispanic Studies), or a cross-school module in translation studies.

In each on-campus year of your degree you will continue with your two languages. Each year, you will take a culture module related to Language 1 and then select further cultural modules from the wide variety of options available across the School.

You will normally spend your second or third year abroad consolidating your language learning. You can choose whether to spend the whole year in one destination, or to split the year between countries where your two languages are spoken.

Route two

On the second route in the BA Modern Languages, 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 or Spanish. Language 3 can be French, German, Italian or Spanish. Mandarin Chinese, Arabic, Japanese, Portuguese or Russian. Of these, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Mandarin can be taken at any level, beginners or advanced, whereas Arabic, Japanese, Portuguese or Russian will normally be taken at beginner or post-GCSE level.

In your first year, in addition to your language modules, you will take a culture module related to Language 1 and can choose whether to take a further culture module in that language, or a culture module from your Language 2 (if French, German, Italian or Hispanic Studies), or a cross-school module in Translation Studies.

In each on-campus year of your degree you will continue with your two languages. Each year, you will take a culture module related to Language 1 and then select further cultural modules from the wide variety of options available across the School.

You will normally spend your second or third year abroad consolidating your language learning. You can choose whether to spend the whole year in one destination, or to split the year between countries where your two languages are spoken.

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Which pathway are you interested in?

• Pathway One: study two languages and associated cultures
• Pathway Two: study two languages and cultures, and a third language in addition

Pathway One: Year One

On Pathway One you will study two languages and associated cultures.

• Language 1
• Language 2
• Cultural module in Language 1
• Choose a further cultural option from languages 1 or 2, or a Translation Studies module

Pathway Two: Year One

On Pathway Two you will study two languages and cultures, and a third language as a minor subject.

• Language 1
• Language 2
• Language 3
• Choose a cultural option in language 1, or 2 or a Translation Studies module

Pathway One: 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
• Culture module in Language 1
• Culture module in Language 1 or Language 2, or a thematic cross-school module

Pathway Two: 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
• Continue Language 3
• Culture module(s) from Language 1 or Language 2 or a thematic cross-school module

Pathway One: Final Year

• Continue Language 1
• Continue Language 2
• Select culture module from Language 1
• Choose further culture module(s) from Language 1 or Language 2 or a thematic cross-school module

Pathway Two: Final Year

• Continue Language 1
• Continue Language 2
• Continue Language 3
• Choose culture module(s) from Language 1 or Language 2 or a thematic cross-school module

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Route one

On the first route in the BA Modern Languages, 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.

In your first year, in addition to your language modules, you will take a culture module related to Language 1 and can choose whether to take a further culture module in that language, or a culture module from your Language 2 (if French, German, Italian or Hispanic Studies), or a cross-school module in Translation Studies.

In each on-campus year of your degree you will continue with your two languages. Each year, you will take a culture module related to Language 1 and then select further culture or Translation Studies modules from the wide variety of options available across the School.

You will normally spend your second or third year abroad consolidating your language learning. You can choose whether to spend the whole year in one destination, or to split the year between countries where your two languages are spoken.

Route two

On the second route in the BA Modern Languages, 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.

In your first year, in addition to your language modules, you will take a culture module related to Language 1 and can choose whether to take a further culture module in that language, or a culture module from your Language 2 (if French, German, Italian or Hispanic Studies), or a cross-school module in Translation Studies.

In each on-campus year of your degree you will continue with your two languages. Each year, you will take a culture module related to Language 1 and then select further culture or Translation Studies modules from the wide variety of options available across the School.

You will normally spend your second or third year abroad consolidating your language learning. You can choose whether to spend the whole year in one destination, or to split the year between countries where your two languages are spoken.

A note on the languages

Mandarin Chinese can be taken at Beginner, Intermediate or post A Level (or equivalent) 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.ukLink opens in a new window 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 and 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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Which pathway are you interested in?

• Route One: study two languages, exploring associated cultures and societies
• Route Two: study two languages and selected cultural contexts, with a third language in addition

Pathway One:

Year One

• Language 1
• Language 2
• Culture module in Language 1
• Choose a further culture option from Language 1 or 2, or a Translation Studies module

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
• Culture module in Language 1
• Culture module in Language 1 or Language 2, or a thematic cross-school module, including Translation Studies

Final Year

• Continue Language 1
• Continue Language 2
• Select culture module from Language 1
• Choose further culture module(s) from Language 1 or Language 2 or a thematic cross-school module, including Translation Studies

Pathway Two: Year One

• Language 1
• Language 2
• Language 3
• Choose a cultural option in Language 1, or 2 or a Translation Studies module

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
• Continue Language 3
• Culture module(s) from Language 1 or Language 2 or a thematic cross-school module, including Translation Studies

Final Year

20 September 2024

Updated A Level entry requirements

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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)

03 July 2024

Following University approval we have now added Korean as a language which can be chosen.