Modern Languages BA

University College London
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Bachelor's degree

In London

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    4 Years

In each year of your degree you will take a number of individual modules, normally valued at 15 or 30 credits, adding up to a total of 120 credits for the year. Modules are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken. The balance of compulsory and optional modules varies from programme to programme and year to year. A 30-credit module is considered equivalent to 15 credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).
You may choose two languages that you have studied previously, or take a language at beginner's level alongside one you already know. Languages are offered through SELCS, SSEES and Hebrew and Jewish.
Languages available include: Danish, Dutch, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Scandinavian Languages (Danish, Icelandic, Norwegian and Swedish), East European Languages (Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Finnish, Hungarian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Slovak and Ukranian).
It is possible to study two SSEES languages from scratch (including Russian).
In years one, two and your final year you will take language modules in your chosen languages, as well as cultural modules related to them. You may also take modules offered by the School of European Languages, Culture and Society (SELCS) focusing on literature, film, linguistics and history from an interdisciplinary perspective.
You will spend your third year abroad, split between two countries where your chosen languages are spoken. You will achieve the same linguistic competence regardless of whether you start a language from scratch or have previous knowledge of it.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Gower Street, WC1E 6BT

Start date

On request

About this course

UCL provides an ideal environment for language study. We offer an enormous range of languages and state-of-the-art facilities, including a well-equipped language learning suite.
The Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Languages of the Wider World, run by UCL and SOAS, brings together the expertise of a wide range of language specialists.
UCL has a very international population, meaning you will have opportunities to practise and speak your chosen languages and learn about the associated cultures and societies.
Our location in a cosmopolitan city provides access to frequent and varied cultural events, a huge range of museums, galleries, specialist libraries and bookshops, theatres, cinemas, cuisines and cultural societies.

There are many career opportunities for UCL's modern language graduates. We seek to embed within our teaching the acquisition of transferable skills as well as linguistic and cultural knowledge.
Popular career paths for modern language graduates include the financial sector, the civil service, journalism, accountancy, publishing, education, advertising, the media and law. Some graduates pursue careers that make special use of their language skills, including translating, interpreting and teaching, while others continue with graduate training and research.

English Language at grade B or 6, plus Mathematics at grade C or 5. For UK-based students, a grade C or 5 or equivalent in a foreign language (other than Ancient Greek, Biblical Hebrew or Latin) is required.

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Reviews

4.0
  • For anyone wanting to go to UCL, be true to your passions and what makes you come alive and that will facilitate the process of figuring out how UCL can…UCL is an incredible institution beyond its name.
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  • Try and participate to class debates as much as possible. If you're a newbie its essential to get to know the people around.
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fantastic

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Nicole de Groot

3.0
01/03/2018
What I would highlight: For anyone wanting to go to UCL, be true to your passions and what makes you come alive and that will facilitate the process of figuring out how UCL can…UCL is an incredible institution beyond its name.
What could be improved: All ok
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Student

5.0
20/03/2017
What I would highlight: Try and participate to class debates as much as possible. If you're a newbie its essential to get to know the people around.
What could be improved: Nothing
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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2018

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Subjects

  • Danish
  • Dutch
  • French
  • German
  • Hebrew
  • Italian
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish
  • Icelandic
  • Swedish

Course programme

YEAR 1

Core or compulsory module(s)
  • Modules in your chosen languages
  • Literature, culture, history and linguistics modules related to your chosen languages
Optional modules

You will also choose an interdepartmental module offered by the School of European Language, Culture & Society (SELCS). Options may include, for example, the study of literature, linguistics, film, politics or history.

YEAR 2

Core or compulsory module(s)

Modules in your chosen languages
Literature, culture, history and linguistics modules related to your chosen languages

Optional modules

You will also choose an interdepartmental module offered by the School of European Language, Culture & Society. Options may include, for example, the study of linguistics, film or history.

YEAR 3

Year abroad

Your Year Abroad is split between two countries where your target languages are spoken. You can participate in a university placement with one of our partner universities, undertake a work placement or British Council language assistantship abroad or a combination of the two (subject to language choice/availability/approval).

The experiences and skills developed while abroad further academic and personal development, cultural and social awareness, provide a foundation for further study and enhance career prospects.

YEAR 4

Core or compulsory module(s)
  • Advanced language and other modules in your chosen fields.
Your learning

Your language classes focus on developing the active skills of speaking, listening, writing and reading through a variety of methods and media. You will be taught through a combination of lectures and seminars, as well as undertaking web-based study and group work.

Assessment

Modules are assessed by a mixture of written and oral examinations, essays and other forms of coursework.

Additional information

Overseas students Fee - £19,390 (2018/19)

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Modern Languages BA

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