Colchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Honours) in Modern Languages - (Including Foundation Year) in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex
University of Essex
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Colchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
19,500
(c. USD26,093.93)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
Our BA Modern Languages program (including a foundation year) welcomes both Home and EU students. This option is ideal if you don't currently meet the entry criteria for the standard three-year degree but seek a program that enhances both your subject expertise and academic abilities.
Spanning four years, this course begins with a foundation year (Year Zero), followed by three additional years of study. Your Year Zero curriculum includes four academic subjects aligned with your chosen path, plus a mandatory academic skills component.
Upon successfully completing Year Zero through our Essex Pathways Department, you'll advance to the Department of Language and Linguistics to finish your degree. The program allows you to study up to three languages, selecting from French, German, Italian, and Spanish at beginner or advanced levels, with Portuguese available at intermediate level. These language studies complement specialized modules covering cultural and professional competencies.
Since these languages are highly valued in international business, we train you to near-fluency, preparing many graduates for successful careers with global organizations seeking language professionals.
Beyond language acquisition, our curriculum includes modules exploring worldwide cultures, histories, and political systems, enabling you to gain deep cultural understanding alongside linguistic proficiency.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 5.5
Qualification Requirements
All applications for degree courses with a foundation year (Year Zero) will be considered individually, whether you
think you might not have the grades to enter the first year of a degree course;
have non-traditional qualifications or experience (e.g. you haven’t studied A-levels or a BTEC);
are returning to university after some time away from education; or
are looking for more support during the transition into university study.
Standard offer:
Our standard offer is 72 UCAS tariff points from at least two full A-levels, or equivalent.
Examples of the above tariff may include:
A-levels: DDD
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: MMP
T-levels: Pass with E in core
To study Portuguese as your major language, you need an A-level pass (or equivalent) in Italian, French, Spanish or Portuguese or fluency in Italian, French, Romanian or Spanish.
IELTS- 5.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
TOEFL IBT -72 overall, with a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
Tuition
GBP
19,500