University of East Anglia

BA (Hons) Modern Language with Management Studies

University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich

Course overview

Prepare to excel in business on a global stage by combining language studies with a cutting-edge management course. Become fluent in your chosen language while gaining a deep understanding of the societies and cultures where that language is spoken, all while building your expertise in global business, marketing, and communication. You’ll study French, Spanish, or Japanese to degree level, as well as choose from a range of specialist modules in business, marketing, management, and global communication.

You can also broaden your skill set by learning an additional language, such as Arabic, BSL, Chinese, or German (subject to availability). This powerful combination of management and language skills opens doors to exciting careers in a range of global sectors where multilingual and multicultural expertise is in high demand. 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 LCS Ciné Club. Follow us on Instagram to find out more!

Key highlights

  • Study French, Spanish or Japanese to degree level
  • Specialist modules in business, marketing, management and global communication
  • Option to learn Arabic, BSL, Chinese or German (subject to availability)
  • Language lab with audiovisual translation and interpreting technologies
  • Explore the societies and cultures where your language is spoken
  • Cultural events including Love Languages Day, Discover Japan and Bunkasai

Entry requirements

  • GCSE: 5/B — Additional GCSE Requirements: We also require GCSE grade 5 or B in any Modern Language, or equivalent qualification.
  • International Baccalaureate: 32 — Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements: International Baccalaureate 32 points overall Irish Leaving Certificate 3 subjects at H2, 3 subjects at H3 Scottish Highers AAABB or above. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable. Scottish Advanced Highers BCC or above.
  • Scottish Advanced Highers: BCC — or above
  • Scottish Highers: AAABB — or above
  • Irish Leaving Certificate — 3 subjects at H2, 3 subjects at H3

Careers this course leads to

  • International business manager
  • Marketing executive
  • Translator
  • Interpreter
  • Export sales coordinator
  • International communications officer

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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