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Modern Languages with a Year Abroad
- BA (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 29/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
- Awarded by:
- King’s College London
Course summary
Unlock the world with a Modern Languages BA that allows you to study one or two languages and their related cultures. You’ll gain the knowledge and skills you need to join the next generation of leading European and global citizens.
You can choose whether to study French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, or a combination of two languages. Should you decide to study a combination of two languages, the ab initio pathway will get you to fluency without any previous experience in that second language.
You’ll develop advanced language skills thanks to teaching from native speakers and leading experts. An exceptionally wide choice of modules will give you a solid grounding in key aspects of literary, historical and cultural studies while also allowing you the flexibility to tailor your studies to suit your own interests.
Your language learning and intercultural competence will be accelerated by a year abroad when you will immerse yourself in the culture and society of a French, German, Portuguese or Spanish-speaking country.
Key benefits
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Study on one of the oldest modern language programmes in the country. King’s has taught French, German and Spanish since 1831 and Portuguese since the 1860s.
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Enhance your education with a year abroad, where you can immerse yourself in the culture and society while becoming fluent in your chosen language(s).
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Choose from a broad range of specialist modules in French, German, Portuguese and Hispanic Studies, from medieval to contemporary literature, as well as politics, history, cultural studies, and film.
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Enjoy being based in the heart of London and take advantage of the events at nearby embassies and cultural institutions such as the Goethe-Institut, the Institut Français, Canning House, the Camões Centre, and the Instituto Cervantes.
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Get access to unparalleled print, audio-visual and online resources, including the King’s Maughan Library, the Language Resource Centre, the Senate House Library, the Institute of Languages, Cultures and Societies, the British Film Institute and the British Library.
Please see our online prospectus for further details on this programme: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/modern-languages-ba
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BA (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years
Start dates
- 29/09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- R900
- Institution code:
- K60
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
King's College London, University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
- EU does not have vacancies
- has vacancies
- has vacancies
- International does not have vacancies
- Scotland has vacancies
- Northern Ireland has vacancies
- Republic of Ireland has vacancies
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- R900
- Institution code:
- K60
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB
Must include grade B in at least one of French, German, Spanish or Portuguese, dependent on the pathway chosen.
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.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Please see our online prospectus for further details on our BTEC entry requirements.
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits P: 0 credits
The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be 60 credits in total.
Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall: 30 credits must be from units awarded at Distinction, with 15 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.
Scottish Higher - BBB
Must include at least one of French, German, Spanish or Portuguese at Advanced Higher.
Must be a combination of three Scottish Highers and two Scottish Advanced Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject.
Scottish Advanced Higher - AB
Must include at least one of French, German, Spanish or Portuguese at Advanced Higher.
Must be combined with three Scottish Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 33 points
Must include Higher Level in at least one of French, German, Spanish or Portuguese.
33 points overall or an aggregate score of 16 from three Higher Levels.
Note: The total point score of 33 includes TOK/EE.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - Not accepted
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, M2, M2
Please note that Global Perspectives is not accepted by King’s as one of your Pre-U Principal subjects. Combinations of Pre-U principal subjects and other qualifications (such as A-levels) will be considered.
T Level - Not accepted
Required subjects:
Single language pathways:
French with a Year Abroad: French
Spanish with a Year Abroad: Spanish
German with a Year Abroad: German
Portuguese with a Year Abroad: Portuguese
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
Preferred subjects: None
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill | |
| PTE Academic | 69 overall with a minimum of 62 in each skill | |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 100 overall with a minimum of 25 in writing and 23 in each of the other skills | |
| Cambridge English Advanced | 185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | 185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill | |
| Trinity ISE | Level III (ISEIII) with merit in each skill | |
| Institution's Own Test | Pass the King's Pre-Sessional English Language Programme with Band 7 |
We also accept a number of English language tests taken as part of school-level qualifications. For more details, please see our website. Please note that the course requirements are under Band B.
Band B https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/english-language-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.
At King’s we don’t just use your grades to assess your application. We recognise that not everyone has the same educational journey and that some students have had to overcome challenges to achieve their grades.
Contextual offers are made to applicants who may have experienced barriers that have impeded their academic progress. Contextual offers may be up to two A-Level grades (or equivalent) lower than the advertised entry requirements found on the course pages.
Learn more on the King's College London, University of London website
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
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 International fees and information, please see the course details on our online prospectus: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate
The fees stated are for entry in the forthcoming September. If you are applying for deferred entry, to commence the following September, fees may be subject to change.
All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2,000 against their first year’s tuition fee. This deposit is payable when you firmly accept an unconditional offer to study with us, and will be offset against your tuition fees when you join King’s.
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