BA (Hons) Modern Languages
University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich
Course overview
Would you like to use your language skills to help people, organisations, and countries communicate more effectively? On this course, you’ll work with exciting and contemporary materials and state-of-the-art technology, while learning from experts in language, translation and global communication. You’ll study two languages (French, Japanese, or Spanish) to degree level, and hone your ability to communicate confidently at an advanced level in your chosen languages.
You’ll explore modules in language, culture, translation, communication and digital media, equipping you with a diverse skill set to thrive in today’s globalised world. You’ll have access to our language lab with its cutting-edge audiovisual translation and interpreting technologies, and we offer a huge range of activities for you to get involved in, both on our beautiful UEA campus and in the vibrant city of Norwich. Recent examples include our Love Languages Day, Discover Japan and Bunkasai cultural events and Creative Translation for Schools project.
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Key highlights
- Study two of French, Japanese or Spanish to degree level
- Modules in language, culture, translation, communication and digital media
- Language lab with audiovisual translation and interpreting technologies
- Learn from experts in language, translation and global communication
- Cultural events including Love Languages Day, Discover Japan and Bunkasai
- Creative Translation for Schools project offers outreach involvement
Entry requirements
- International Baccalaureate: 32 — overall including HL 5 in Fre
- Scottish Advanced Highers: BCC — or above including French, Spanish or Japanese
- Scottish Highers: AAABB — or above including grade A in French, Spanish or Japanese
- Irish Leaving Certificate — 3 subjects at H2, 3 subjects at H3 including French, Spanish or Japanese
Careers this course leads to
- Translator
- Interpreter
- Localisation specialist
- Subtitler
- International communications officer
- Modern languages teacher
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £23,100 per year
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 University of East Anglia, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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