BA (Hons) Modern Language
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 BA Modern Language 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 French, Japanese, or Spanish to degree level, and hone your ability to communicate confidently at an advanced level in your chosen language.
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. Additionally, you can take another language, such as Arabic, BSL, Chinese or German, subject to availability. 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. Follow us on Instagram to find out more!
Key highlights
- Study French, Japanese or Spanish to advanced degree level
- Modules in language, culture, translation, communication and digital media
- Option to add Arabic, BSL, Chinese or German, subject to availability
- Language lab with audiovisual translation and interpreting technologies
- Cultural events including Discover Japan, Bunkasai and Love Languages Day
- Creative Translation for Schools project offers outreach experience
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
- Translator
- Interpreter
- Subtitler
- Localisation specialist
- International communications officer
- Language 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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