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Modern Languages and Linguistics

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 20 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Main Site (Newcastle)
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Course summary

Immerse yourself in the fascinating study of global cultures and societies and gain a firm foundation of how language works, its structure and its history. On our Modern Languages and Linguistics BA Honours degree you’ll study two languages alongside a range of linguistics modules.

Flexible language choices

Apply your knowledge and skills to build fluency in your chosen languages. You can choose from:

  • Chinese or Japanese

  • French

  • German

  • Portuguese (from beginner’s level only)

  • Spanish

You could study two languages you’ve studied before or one of your choices could be at beginner’s level, giving you the opportunity to try something new. One of your language choices will be French, German or Spanish at intermediate level (suitable for those who have an A-Level or equivalent in this language).

Linguistics expertise

This Modern Languages and Linguistics programme is shaped by the research specialisms of our world-leading staff. You’ll explore some of the most exciting and current areas of linguistics, such as:

  • language variation and change

  • sociolinguistics

  • phonological and syntactic theory

  • language development and acquisition

  • experimental and data-driven approaches to language analysis

Benefit from the flexibility of an optional Year Abroad or UK Careers Placement

Shape your degree to suit your personal and professional goals with one of three flexible options. You can choose to:

  • spend a year abroad in your third year to develop your language skills among native speakers and experience a different culture

  • undertake a Careers Placement Year in the UK in your third year to gain valuable work experience

  • complete your degree in 3 years without spending time on a Year Abroad or on a Careers Placement Year

Regardless of what you choose to do, you will confirm this with us in Stage 2 after receiving guidance and support.

Find out more about other undergraduate language degrees on Newcastle University’s School of Modern Languages website.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site (Newcastle)

Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • Time abroad (mandatory) • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 20 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
QT19
Institution code:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
QT19
Institution code:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
ABB

To include French, German or Spanish.

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
AABBB

To include French, German or Spanish. Combination of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted.

Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 30 Merit: 15

A minimum of 30 level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 level 3 credits at Merit is required. Evidence of study in the relevant languages to the required level is also required.

Extended Project

If you offer a Level 3 Extended Project Qualification, we will vary our offer to recognise this. The EPQ can be in any topic.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 32

With Higher Level French or German or Spanish at grade 6 or above. If not studying a full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level with French or German or Spanish at grade 6 or above and completion of a national high school diploma.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis, however evidence of study in the relevant languages at A Level or equivalent is also required.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1H2H2H3H3

Including French, German or Spanish at H2.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3M2M2

Including French, German or Spanish.

T Level

This course accepts T Levels on a case by case basis.

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.

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Fees 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

Newcastle University Undergraduate tuition fees will be confirmed in July 2026.

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