BA Modern Languages / International Relations
Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom
Course overview
Why study
Modern Languages / International Relations at Aberystwyth University? You can study your choice of languages from beginners' or advanced level - choose from French, German, Spanish and Italian. Beginners will follow an intensive course in the first year.
You will typically receive 5.5 hours of linguistic and grammar classes per week. The Department of Modern Languages is a relatively small and close-knit department, which means that you will benefit from our unique approach to language development. All of our language tutors are native speakers or experts in the relevant target language.
Your year abroad will be spent in a country related to your chosen language. You can choose to study at one of our partnered universities, undertake a paid or unpaid work placement, or a combination of the two. As a student in the Department of International Politics, you will study in the world's first department of international politics - founded in 1919 after the First World War to help the world understand the world.
The Department of International Politics provides many opportunities to take part in extra curricular activities during the course. A highlight of the course for many students is the renowned Crisis Games - a role playing exercise in political, economic and diplomatic manoeuvre, developing your negotiation, communication, critical thinking, teamwork and problem-solving skills. All of the lecturers in the Department of Modern Languages are qualified to PhD level and are research active specialists in their chosen field.
We also employ highly qualified and experienced language tutors, and native-speakers, who will ensure that your learning is of the highest possible quality and who will provide you with constant support through your years of study. Lecturers in the Department of International Politics are all research active and qualified to PhD level, and most also have a PGCHE.
Key highlights
- Study French, German, Spanish or Italian from beginners' or advanced level
- Around 5.5 hours of language and grammar classes each week
- Year abroad studying at a partner university or on work placement
- Taught in the world's first department of international politics, founded 1919
- Renowned Crisis Games role-play builds negotiation and diplomatic skills
- Language tutors are native speakers or experts in the target language
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — UCAS Tariff 120 - 104 A Levels BBB-BCC GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh BTEC National Diploma: DDM-DMM International Baccalaureate: 30-26 European Baccalaureate: 75%-65% English Language Requiremen…
- A-level: BBB-BCC — UCAS Tariff 120 - 104 A Levels BBB-BCC GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh BTEC National Diploma: DDM-DMM International Baccalaureate: 30-26 European Baccalaureate: 75%-65% English Language Requiremen…
- GCSE: C/4 — to include English
- BTEC: DDM-DMM — BTEC National Diploma
- International Baccalaureate: 26-30 — …requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh BTEC National Diploma: DDM-DMM International Baccalaureate: 30-26 European Baccalaureate: 75%-65% English Language Requirements: See our Undergraduate English Language Requiremen…
Scholarships
Aberystwyth Regional Scholarships
Students will be eligible for a £2,000 reduction in tuition fees for each year of their studies at Aberystwyth University.
Up to £2,000Caru Aber International Award
Caru Aber International Award gives a £1,000 tuition fee discount (for every year of study) to any international fee-paying students who spent a period of time studying with us as an associate student.
Up to £1,000International Accommodation Award
This award means that for students who choose to live in our on-campus Cwrt Mawr housing, there is no cost for the first year of study.
International Family Award
International Family Award – giving you a £1,000 reduction in tuition fees for every year of your studies.
Up to £1,000Margaret Evelyn “Lynne” Williams Bursary
The Bursary is worth £500 during the first year of study and a maximum of two awards will be available each year.
Up to £500Mathematics Department Award
Up to £500 a year.
Music Scholarships
£650 a year Music Scholarships are open to UK and international applicants.
Up to £650Waldo Williams Scholarship
Successful applicants could receive up to £500 in their first year.
Welsh Medium Study Bursary
Up to £400 a year - for following part or all of your course through the medium of Welsh.
Careers this course leads to
- Diplomat
- Translator
- Interpreter
- Policy analyst
- International development officer
- Foreign affairs researcher
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £19,190 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 Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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