What will I learn?
This four-year Modern Languages degree allows you to study two languages, as well as a variety of optional modules covering culture and society. You’ll gain the language and professional skills to prepare you for an international career in many sectors.Whether you’re starting your language from a beginners’ level, or with prior knowledge, you’ll reach a professional standard in your chosen languages through intensive learning practice and your residence abroad.You’ll complement your language studies by exploring cultures and societies around the world, choosing from a range of topics such as literature, cinema, popular culture, history, and politics. You can also enhance your professional language skills through modules on language for professional purposes.To find out what it is like to study with us, visit the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies website.**What languages can I study?**On the four-year Modern Languages degree, we offer the following languages at two entry levels. You can start as a beginner, or start with prior experience (A-level or equivalent). If you have prior experience in Arabic, please contact us before applying:Arabic (from beginners' level only)ChineseFrenchGermanItalianJapanesePortugueseRussianSpanish**Language combinations**At Leeds, we offer you a wide range of language combinations. Please refer to this table to check that the language combination you wish to study is available before submitting your application.If you have any questions about your combination, please contact our Admissions team.You’ll need to tell us your language combination in the ‘Further Details’ section of your UCAS application.
Which department am I in?
School of Languages, Cultures and Societies
Entry requirements
For international students
A-level: ABB Where a post-A level language route is taken, a B grade in the relevant language is required.Alternative qualification Access to HE Diploma Pass diploma with 60 credits overall, including at least 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. An interview and a piece of written work may also be required.This course has additional subject-specific requirements. Contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information. BTEC We will consider the level 3 QCF BTEC at Subsidiary Diploma level and above in combination with other qualifications. Contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information. Cambridge Pre-U M1, M1, M2. Where a post-A level language route is taken, M2 in the relevant language is required. International Baccalaureate 34 points overall with 16 at Higher Level. Where a post-A level language route is taken, 5 points at Higher Level in the relevant language is required. Irish Leaving Certificate (higher Level) H2, H2, H2, H3, H3, H3. Where a post-A level language route is taken, H3 in the relevant language is required. Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers BB in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers - OR - B in Advanced Higher and AAABB in Highers. Where a post-A level language route is taken, a B grade in Advanced Higher in the relevant language is required. Welsh Baccalaureate The Welsh Baccalaureate is not typically included in the academic conditions of an offer made to you for this course. If you choose to undertake the Welsh Baccalaureate we would strongly encourage you to draw upon these experiences within your personal statement, as your qualification will then be taken into account both when your application is initially considered by the selection panel and again when reviewed by the admissions tutor at the time your A-level results are passed to us. Other Qualifications European Baccalaureate: 75% Where a post-A level language route is taken, 8.0 in the relevant language is required.
