Program Overview
The Modern Languages BA from the University of Leeds combines intensive language learning in two chosen languages with cultural studies and professional skills development. Through residence abroad, the program immerses students in foreign cultures and enhances their language abilities. Graduates are equipped for international careers in various sectors, including education, media, and business.
Program Outline
Modern Languages BA - University of Leeds
Degree Overview:
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.
Objectives:
- Achieve a professional standard in your chosen languages through intensive learning practice and residence abroad.
- Explore cultures and societies around the world through modules on literature, cinema, popular culture, history, and politics.
Outline:
Course Structure:
- Language Combinations: You can choose from a wide range of language combinations.
- Residence Abroad: This is a compulsory part of the course and is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in different languages and cultures. It will be in your second or third year of study, depending on your language combination.
- Final Year: You will work on an independent research project, which could be a dissertation, translation, or podcast. You will also have the flexibility to choose from a range of optional modules to deepen your knowledge.
Modules:
- Language Modules: You will focus on building up your language skills through intensive learning practice.
Teaching:
- Teaching Methods: Our tutors are passionate researchers and dedicated teachers who use a range of teaching methods to help you benefit from their expertise, including lectures, seminars, tutorials, and workshops.
- Faculty: You'll be taught by expert academics, from lecturers through to professors. You may also be taught by industry professionals with years of experience, as well as trained postgraduate researchers.
Assessment:
- Assessment Methods: We use a wide range of methods including essays, exams, presentations, podcasts, literature reviews, reflective logs, and group projects.
- Focus on Transferable Skills: Assessments are designed to deliver the transferable skills needed for the world of work.
Careers:
- Career Paths: You’ll gain the language and professional skills to prepare you for an international career in a wide range of sectors, including education, the media, law, publishing, the civil service and diplomacy, business and finance, and the charity sector.
- Postgraduate Study: Many graduates pursue postgraduate study, including further training in language-based careers such as translating and interpreting.
- Employability: Leeds is the 6th most targeted university in the UK by graduate recruiters. We are fully committed to developing your employability and career prospects.
Other:
- Specialist Facilities: The Language Centre includes digital language labs, audio/video practice booths, and Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL). The Language Zone offers excellent learning material in more than 50 languages, including online resources and advice.
- Brotherton Library: The world-class Brotherton Library is home to a wide variety of manuscripts, archive, and early printed material in its Special Collections – valuable assets for your independent research.
- Clubs and Societies: The Union provides career-related support through the part-time job hub, student societies, and other activities throughout the year.
- Work/Voluntary Placements: We'll keep you informed of work/voluntary placements for your time abroad and of any other part-time and volunteering opportunities that you can fit around your studies.
UK: To be confirmed International: To be confirmed Tuition fees for UK undergraduate students starting in 2024/25 Tuition fees for UK full-time undergraduate students are set by the UK Government and will be £9,250 for students starting in 2024/25. The fee may increase in future years of your course in line with inflation only, as a consequence of future changes in Government legislation and as permitted by law. Tuition fees for UK undergraduate students starting in 2025/26 Tuition fees for UK full-time undergraduate students starting in 2025/26 have not yet been confirmed by the UK government. When the fee is available we will update individual course pages. Tuition fees for international undergraduate students starting in 2024/25 and 2025/26 Fees for students starting in 2025/26 will be available from September 2024. Tuition fees for a study abroad or work placement year If you take a study abroad or work placement year, you’ll pay a reduced tuition fee during this period. Read more about paying fees and charges.
