Colchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Honours) in Modern Languages with Latin American Studies in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex
University of Essex
|
Colchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
19,500
(c. USD26,017.88)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Expand your horizons by fully immersing yourself in the rich cultures of major Hispanic and Lusophone regions worldwide.
Over four years, you'll achieve advanced proficiency in both Spanish and Portuguese while acquiring practical language skills like translation and interpretation. You'll also gain deep insights into some of the world's most dynamic societies. Our program includes access to ESCALA, an internationally renowned Latin American art collection.
There's growing demand in the UK and globally for multilingual graduates beyond just English speakers.
As an Essex modern languages graduate, you'll enjoy a competitive edge with fluency in up to four languages. These rare linguistic abilities open doors to virtually any career path.
Our alumni pursue diverse roles as educators, translators, administrators, and media professionals. Their language expertise has led to opportunities across industries like finance, entertainment, media, education, and tourism with both UK and international organizations. A modern languages degree particularly prepares you for careers in education, translation, international relations, public relations, communications, immigration services, or diplomacy.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A-levels: BBB - BBC or 120 – 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels
If Portuguese is taken as the major language, A Level pass (or equivalent) in Italian, French, Spanish or Portuguese or first language level fluency in Italian, French, Romanian or Spanish is required.
BTEC: DDM – DMM or 120 – 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels.
Other qualifications that hold UCAS tariff points, and combined qualifications: 120 – 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A levels or equivalent.
IB: 30 - 29 points or three Higher Level certificates with 555-554. Either must include Standard Level Mathematics grade 4, or a minimum of 3 in Higher Level Mathematics. We will accept grade 4 in either Standard Level Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Standard Level Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation.
To study Portuguese as your major language, you need a pass in Higher Level Italian, French, Spanish or Portuguese or fluency in Italian, French, Romanian or Spanish.
We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programme courses (formerly certificates) at both Higher and Standard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard level, and the course applied for.
IELTS- 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
TOEFL IBT- 76 overall, with a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
Tuition
GBP
19,500