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Modern Languages

  • BA (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time with time abroad
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Main Site (Newcastle)
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Course summary

This Modern Languages BA Honours degree immerses you in the study of global cultures and societies. Focusing on the development of your language skills in your chosen language(s), you'll graduate with an appreciation for other cultures and multilingual skills sought by employers.

Through our multidisciplinary and intercultural approach to teaching, you'll gain an in-depth insight into how culture, cinema, history, politics, people and society shape the countries where your chosen languages are spoken. You will have the knowledge and understanding you need to engage with people in their native language.

Flexible language choices
You can study one, two or three languages. Choose from a range of languages and build fluency through engaging learning. Choose from:
Chinese or Japanese (must be taken with another language)
French
German
Portuguese (from beginner’s level only)
Spanish

At least one of your language choices will be at intermediate level (suitable for those with an A-Level or equivalent in that language.) If you study 2 or 3 languages, 1 of your choices can be beginner’s.

You may also have opportunities to explore Catalan, Italian, Dutch, or Korean from Stage 2, depending on your language choices.

Further details about language combinations and choices are available in the modules section below.

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.

Study with us and become a confident linguist, ready to embark on your career journey as a global citizen.

Find out more about other undergraduate language degrees on the School of Modern Languages website.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site (Newcastle)

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time with time abroad • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 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:
T901
Institution code:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

Newcastle University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

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:
T901
Institution code:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
ABB

ABB including French, German or Spanish.

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.

Access to HE Diploma
D: 30 credits M: 15 credits

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 A Level or equivalent is also required.

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.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32 points

With Higher Level French or German or Spanish at grade 6 or above.

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.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1, H2, H2, H3, H3

Including French, German or Spanish at H2.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3, M2, M2

Including French, German or Spanish.

T Level
Not accepted

English language requirements

English Language Requirementshttps://www.ncl.ac.uk/international/language/#overview

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.

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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

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