BA (Hons) Modern Languages and Economics in Leeds United Kingdom | University of Leeds

University of Leeds | Leeds United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 24,500
(c. USD32,784.68)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

At Leeds, you can study economics with one of nine languages.On this four-year course, you'll study compulsory theoretical and applied content throughout the course and have the option to choose modules in economics that are of interest to you.Optional topics range from economics of innovation, translation and interpreting to international economics. You’ll also study the society and culture of the countries where your chosen language is spoken.Your intensive language modules will prepare you for your residence abroad, where you’ll further enhance your linguistic skills and enrich your knowledge of how your host country interacts with other countries and regional or global institutions.You’ll be able to choose to take your Final Year Project either with economics or with your chosen language.The international outlook and knowledge you develop alongside advanced language skills will allow you to consider career options in a range of fields when you graduate.Choose one of the following languagesWe offer the following languages at two entry levels: beginners or with prior experience (eg A-level or equivalent). If you have prior experience in Thai, please contact us before applying:ChineseFrenchGermanItalianJapanesePortugueseRussianSpanishThaiYou must include your chosen language in the ‘Further Details’ section of your UCAS application. Specialist facilitiesWith a variety of specialist facilities and four libraries on campus, you’ll find plenty of space for study, group work, and research.The Language Centre includes digital language labs, audiovideo practice booths and Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL). The Language Zone offers excellent learning material in more than 50 languages, including online resources and advice. The Language Exchange and the Language Groups programme provide opportunities to practice with other learners and native speakers. You can also volunteer to help other learners and enhance your CV at the same time.The world-class Brotherton Library is home to a wide variety of manuscripts, archive and early printed material in its Special Collections – valuable assets for your independent research. These include rare copies of magazines and unpublished letters with materials across the range of languages that we teach, from medieval Latin to the Leeds Russian Archive. Our main library resources are also excellent, and the University Library offers a comprehensive training programme to help you make the most of them.Our Martin Thomas Translation Labs feature state-of-the-art computing facilities for translation studies as well as Interpreter Training Suites – ideal if you are considering a career in interpreting.We also have links with several institutions that support language-learning on campus, such as Instituto Cervantes (Spanish), Instituto Camoes (Portuguese) and Institut Ramon Llull (Catalan).


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Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

A-level: AAA Where a post-A level language route is taken, an A grade in the relevant language is required.Where Chinese or Japanese is taken, a GCSE in any modern language is required.Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required.GCSE: 7/A in Mathematics.Alternative qualification Access to HE Diploma Pass diploma with 60 credits overall, including at least 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. An interview and a piece of written work may be required. 7/A in Mathematics at GCSE is required.This course has additional subject specific requirements. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information. BTEC We will consider the level 3 QCF BTEC at Subsidiary Diploma level and above in combination with other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information. Cambridge Pre-U D3, D3, M2. Where a post-A level language route is taken, M2 in the relevant language is required. Where Chinese or Japanese is taken, a GCSE in any modern language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required. International Baccalaureate 35 points overall including 17 at Higher Level. If you do not already meet our GCSE Maths requirements, we will also require 5 in Standard Level Maths or 4 in Higher Level Maths (we accept both Applications and Interpretation, and Analysis and Approaches). Where a post-A level language route is taken, 5 points at Higher Level in the relevant language is required. Where Chinese or Japanese is taken, a GCSE in any modern language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required. Irish Leaving Certificate (higher Level) H2, H2, H2, H2, H2, H2. Where a post-A level language route is taken, H3 in the relevant language is required. Where Chinese or Japanese is taken, a GCSE in any modern language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required. Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers AA in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers - OR A in Advanced Higher and AAABB in Highers - OR AAAAAA at Higher Level. Where a post-A level language route is taken, a B grade in Advanced Higher in the relevant language is required. Where Chinese or Japanese is taken, a GCSE in any modern language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required. Welsh Baccalaureate The Welsh Baccalaureate is not typically included in the academic conditions of an offer made to you for this course. If you choose to undertake the Welsh Baccalaureate we would strongly encourage you to draw upon these experiences within your personal statement, as your qualification will then be taken into account both when your application is initially considered by the selection panel and again when reviewed by the admissions tutor at the time your A-level results are passed to us. Other Qualifications European Baccalaureate: 85%. Where a post-A level language route is taken, 8.0 in the relevant language is required. Where Chinese or Japanese is taken, a GCSE in any modern language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required. Read more about UK and Republic of Ireland accepted qualifications or contact the School’s Undergraduate Admissions Team.

Tuition GBP 24,500

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