BA Language Studies

University of Essex

Bachelor's degree

In Colchester

£ 9,250 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Colchester

  • Duration

    3 Years

About the course
Language is fundamental to our thought, our relationships, and our civilisations

Through language we transmit knowledge, from inviting someone for coffee, to promoting the latest scientific theory, to settling global political disputes


On our BA Language Studies, you become proficient in one or more of the modern languages taught at Essex; French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese

These languages can be studied alongside a complementary range of cultural and professional skills modules


For most of our languages, we offer modules in all six different levels recognised by the Common European Framework, enabling you to study from almost any level of expertise

Of the four modules you take in your final year, two must be taken to Proficiency level (C1), and the other two must be taken to Intermediate level (B1)


Each of these languages is widely used in the business world, and so many of our graduates are recruited by international firms looking for language specialists, and go on to develop successful global careers

Others join a teacher-training programme after leaving, and become expert teachers of the language they studied at Essex


A year abroad is not compulsory on this course; however, you are encouraged to achieve an even higher level of attainment (C2) by taking a summer vacation course in a country where the language is spoken


We also offer a month-long summer course with fees paid for by us if you start a language from scratch via the intensive route

Facilities

Location

Start date

Colchester (Essex)
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Wivenhoe Park, CO4 3SQ

Start date

On request

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Subjects

  • Global
  • Employability
  • Mandarin
  • Teaching
  • Skills and Training

Course programme

Example structure
Studying at Essex is about discovering yourself, so your course combines compulsory and optional modules to make sure you gain key knowledge in the discipline, while having as much freedom as possible to explore your own interests. Our research-led teaching is continually evolving to address the latest challenges and breakthroughs in the field, therefore to ensure your course is as relevant and up-to-date as possible your core module structure may be subject to change.
For many of our courses you’ll have a wide range of optional modules to choose from – those listed in this example structure are just a selection of those available. The opportunity to take optional modules will depend on the number of core modules within any year of the course. In many instances, the flexibility to take optional modules increases as you progress through the course.
Our Programme Specification gives more detail about the structure available to our current first-year students, including details of all optional modules.
Year 1
Advanced French (optional)
Intensive Initial Spanish (Double Module) (optional)
Initial Mandarin Chinese (optional)
Careers and Employability Skills for Languages and Linguistics
Year 2
Proficiency Level French (optional)
Advanced Spanish (optional)
Lower Intermediate Mandarin Chinese (optional)
Spanish / Italian / Romanian to Portuguese Conversion (optional)
Careers and Employability Skills for Languages and Linguistics
Final year
Mastery Level French (optional)
Proficiency Level Spanish (optional)
Advanced Portuguese (optional)
Spanish and Latin American Art, Film and Music (optional)
Careers and Employability Skills for Languages and Linguistics
Teaching
Teaching is arranged to allow freedom in how you organise your learning experience
Other teaching methods include lectures, demonstrations and learning by teaching others
Assessment
You are assessed through a combination of coursework (assignments, essays and tests) and end-of-year examinations
Weighted 50% coursework and 50% examinations
Language abilities are assessed through role-plays, translations, essay writing, creative writing, and quizzes
Other methods of assessment include graded participation in seminars and classes, presentations, or group work
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Additional information

If you want a global outlook, are interested in human communication, and want to study for a degree with real-world practical value in a world-class department, welcome to Essex “The Department of Language and Linguistics is very friendly and well-organised; everyone is made to feel welcome and students are all offered advice or guidance if they need it, particularly in their first year Being a student at Essex was one of the best and most important experiences of my life!” Trevor Katsanis, BA Modern Languages, 2011 Our expert staff Our staff are internationally renowned Their books dominate the reading lists at other universities All our language teachers are native or bilingual speakers, we maintain excellent student-staff ratios, and we integrate language learning with linguistics wherever there is synergy In addition to helping you acquire practical foreign language skills, our staff share their expertise with you in the areas of professional translation, interpreting and subtitling, film and art, business, and culture Specialist facilities Access to two multimedia language teaching labs which are equipped with state-of-the-art Melissi Digital Classroom software, and fitted with computers integrating audio-visual projectors and large screens Our Languages for All programme offers you the opportunity to study an additional language alongside your course at no extra cost An exciting programme of research seminars and other events Our Albert Sloman Library houses a strong collection of books, journals, electronic resources and major archives Your future Companies and organisations in the UK and abroad are struggling to find university graduates who are fluent in at least one other language, apart from English Being an Essex modern languages graduate places you in a very advantageous position You will be able to speak and write fluently, or to a very competent standard, in up to four languages Language skills are in scarce supply...

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