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Course summary
You can study history at Leeds with one of eight languages.
On this four-year course, you’ll study a range of historical periods from the fall of the Roman Empire to the 21st century postcolonial and globalised world.
Whether you’re starting your language from a beginners’ level, or with prior knowledge, intensive language modules will prepare you for your year abroad, where you’ll further enhance your linguistic skills, and you’ll explore the history, culture and society of your chosen language.
Optional modules enable you to enhance your translation skills or business language, as well as choose from a wide range of history topics. You’ll also study the society and culture of the countries where your chosen language is spoken.
You’ll be able to choose to take your Final Year Project either with history 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 languages
We 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:
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Chinese
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French
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German
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Italian
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Portuguese
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Russian
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Spanish
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Thai
You must include your chosen language in the ‘Further Details’ section of your UCAS application.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • Time abroad (mandatory) • 4 Years
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 Years
Start dates
Application codes
- Institution code:
- L23
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Leeds has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- L23
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsEntry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelAAB
Where a post-A level language route is taken, a B grade in the relevant language is required.
Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required.
Scottish Higher
AB in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers - OR A in Advanced Higher and AABBB in Highers. Where a post-A level language route is taken, a B grade in Advanced Higher in the relevant language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required.
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 also be required. This course has additional subject specific requirements. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeOffer: 35
35 points overall with 16 at Higher Level. Where a post-A level language route is taken, 5 points at Higher Level in the relevant language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
The WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales is accepted in place of a third A-level subject at the same grade.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2H2H2H2H3H3
Where a post-A level language route is taken, H3 in the relevant language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3M1M2
Where a post-A level language route is taken, M2 in the relevant language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required.
Other Qualifications
European Baccalaureate: 80%. Where a post-A level language route is taken, 8.0 in the relevant language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required.
For all accepted qualifications, visit http://courses.leeds.ac.uk
Entry requirements for students joining after Year 1: Successful completion of Year 1 of a relevant degree course. https://courses.leeds.ac.uk/202627/j041/modern-languages-and-history-ba#entry
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 6.5 in any component. For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications. |
International students who do not meet the English language requirements for this programme can apply for to study our pre-sessional English course with a progression route to the degree programme.http://www.leeds.ac.uk/projectleeds/info/123100/admissions/143/entry_requirements
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
If the most common grade accepted is higher than our entry requirements, this is due to the attainment of our applicants. If you have been made an offer and you meet or exceed the grades of your offer, you will be accepted.
If grades lower than our entry requirements have been accepted, in most cases this is because we operate contextual admissions as part of our decision making, which considers factors beyond grades. For more information about contextual admissions, please visit our website.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.
Course optionsFees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
For further information please see http://www.leeds.ac.uk/undergraduatefees
Course contact details
University of Leeds - Main Contact
Email:study@leeds.ac.uk
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