University of Southampton

Modern Languages (2 languages: French, German, Portuguese or Spanish) (BA)

University of SouthamptonAvenue, Southampton

Course overview

On this four-year degree you’ll develop your skills in French, German or Spanish. You’ll sharpen your analytical thinking by exploring how language is formed, acquired, and evolves through use. You can study two modern languages alongside linguistics, building knowledge in the mechanics and social dimensions of language.

You’ll be guided by experienced language specialists as you work toward near-native fluency in both the written and spoken forms of your selected languages. At the same time, you’ll delve into core areas of linguistics such as: sociolinguistics psycholinguistics phonetics morphology syntax discourse studies language impairments The programme also includes opportunities to explore the cultural contexts of your chosen languages. These include topics like migration and diaspora, race and identity, gender and sexuality, as well as representations in film and collective memory.

For those considering careers in international communication, there are professionally oriented m

Key highlights

  • Study two modern languages alongside linguistics
  • Work towards near-native written and spoken fluency with language specialists
  • Linguistics modules include sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, phonetics and syntax
  • Explore language impairments, morphology and discourse studies
  • Cultural topics include migration, diaspora, race, identity, gender and film
  • Professionally oriented modules for careers in international communication

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBB — to include including one named language
  • A-level: BBC — to include including one named language and grade A in the EPQ; with EPQ
  • A-level: BCC — Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is: BCC from 3 A levels.
  • BTEC: DDM — BTEC National Extended Diploma; combined with A levels

Scholarships

  • Biological Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Business School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Economic, Social and Political Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Education School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Engineering Global Talent Scholarship

    Up to 5 scholarships of £2,000 are available to international students for the first 3 years of study on an undergraduate degree within the School of Engineering.

    Up to £2,000

  • Geography and Environmental Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Health Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Law School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Ocean and Earth Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Physics and Astronomy Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Psychology Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • School of Mathematical Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Southampton Arts and Humanities Deans Global Talent Scholarship

    Successful applicants will get £10,000 towards their tuition fees.

    Up to £10,000

  • Southampton Chemistry Deans International Scholarship

    If you are awarded this scholarship, you'll get £5,000 towards your tuition fees in your first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Southampton Electronics and Computer Science Global Scholarship

    There are 12 scholarships for £5000 each.

    Up to £5,000

  • Southampton Physics and Astronomy Achievement Scholarship

    The scholarships are renewable for subsequent years of study (subject to continuing academic performance) for up to £20,000 total. There are 10 stipend scholarships of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Translator
  • Interpreter
  • International communications officer
  • Language teacher
  • Localisation specialist
  • Speech and language therapy assistant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £24,800 per year

Admission

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