BA (Hons) Modern Languages (French, German, Spanish, Portuguese) with a year abroad in London United Kingdom | King's College London

King's College London | London United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 24,786
(c. USD33,167.39)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

King's College is committed to the transformative power of modern language studies, offering programs that prepare students to excel as future leaders in Europe and beyond. Beyond mastering your selected language(s), you'll delve into the rich cultures and societies of native-speaking nations through our diverse module options, spanning politics, literature, cinema, history, and cultural studies.
Our vibrant academic community in central London provides an engaging environment where world-class scholars guide your learning. The mandatory Year Abroad allows you to apply your skills in French, German, Portuguese, or Spanish-speaking environments through study, teaching, or professional placements.
Key advantages The immersive Year Abroad experience accelerates language proficiency while deepening cultural understanding. We maintain partnerships with prestigious institutions across Europe, North America, and South America. Importantly, King's guarantees financial support for all language degree students undertaking year-abroad travel through summer 2026.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

A-Levels
Required grades:
AAB
Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels.
Must include grade Bin at least one of French, German, Spanish or Portuguese, dependent on the pathway chosen.

Single language pathways:

French with a Year Abroad: French
Spanish with a Year Abroad: Spanish
German with a Year Abroad: German

Combined language pathways:

(French and German) with a Year Abroad: French or German
(French and Portuguese) with a Year Abroad: French or Portuguese
(French and Spanish) with a Year Abroad: French or Spanish
(German and Portuguese) with a Year Abroad: German or Portuguese
(German and Spanish) with a Year Abroad: German or Spanish
(Portuguese and Spanish) with a Year Abroad: Portuguese or Spanish

International Baccalaureate
35 points including 665 at Higher Level.

Must include Higher Level in at least one of French, German, Spanish or Portuguese.

The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be 60 credits in total.

Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall: 33 credits must be from units awarded at Distinction, with 12 at Merit.

The Access to Higher Education Diploma must include at least 15 Level 3 credits in at least one of French, German, Spanish or Portuguese awarded at Distinction. Alternatively, applicants can provide an additional Level 3 Qualification to meet the Language subject requirement (A Level or equivalent).

The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be in a relevant subject - Humanities or similar - to be considered.

IELTS (Academic) - 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill.
TOEFL iBT - 100 overall with a minimum of 25 in writing and 23 in each of the other skills.
Pearson Test of English (Academic) - 69 overall with a minimum of 62 in each communicative skill.

Tuition GBP 24,786

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