Oxford Brookes University

Modern Languages with Translation (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)

Oxford Brookes UniversityHeadington, United Kingdom

Course overview

Our Modern Languages with Translation degree at Oxford Brookes is designed for all language learners. You can join with no previous language study, choosing from French, Spanish, Mandarin or Japanese. We'll support you to go from beginner to fluent during your course.

And you'll gain key skills for working and living globally.

Key highlights

  • Open to complete beginners with no previous language study
  • Choose from French, Spanish, Mandarin or Japanese
  • Supported progression from beginner to fluent during the course
  • Develops key skills for working and living globally
  • Optional work placement year available

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 48 — Standard offer UCAS Tariff Points: 48 A Level: DD IB Points: 24 BTEC: PPP or MP Specific entry requirements You can study the beginners route with no previous language study, but our intermediate programme requires an A…
  • A-level: DD — Standard offer UCAS Tariff Points: 48 A Level: DD IB Points: 24 BTEC: PPP or MP Specific entry requirements You can study the beginners route with no previous language study, but our intermediate programme requires an A…
  • International Baccalaureate: 24 — Standard offer UCAS Tariff Points: 48 A Level: DD IB Points: 24 BTEC: PPP or MP Specific entry requirements You can study the beginners route with no previous language study, but our intermediate programme requires an A…
  • BTEC: PPP — Standard offer UCAS Tariff Points: 48 A Level: DD IB Points: 24 BTEC: PPP or MP Specific entry requirements You can study the beginners route with no previous language study, but our intermediate programme requires an A…

Scholarships

  • International Student Scholarship

    We are offering a £2,000 scholarship to support students who make their deposit payment by a relevant deadline.

    Up to £2,000

  • Oxford Brookes Business School International Student Scholarship

    Award value - £2,000

    Up to £2,000

  • Sanctuary Scholarship

  • Visa Renewal Discount

    Award value - £558

    Up to £558

Careers this course leads to

  • Translator
  • Interpreter
  • Localisation specialist
  • International marketing executive
  • Language teacher
  • International relations officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £5,760 | International: £17,250

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Oxford Brookes University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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