Modern Languages and European Studies

Description

This programme offers the opportunity to study contemporary and historical features of European culture in its various national and social contexts, with a particular focus on the comparative study of European literature, film and media. You also study at least one modern European language to Honours degree level and spend the third year abroad at one of our partner institutions.

Career opportunities

Employment fields keen to employ good languages graduates include law, university teaching, management consultancy, marketing, banking, insurance and the Civil Service, both in the UK and on the Continent.

Detailed Course Facts

• English

Course Content

First year

All students follow compulsory language modules in every year of study, as well as modules that focus, in depth, on the culture and society of the different European countries. The proportion of time spent on cultural topics or on language depends on whether you study one language or two. The core module in the first year is:

• Approaches to European Culture: Methods, Theories and Histories

Optional modules include:

• Landmarks in European Literature
• Landmarks in European Film
• Media, Culture and Communication

Second year

In the second year students continue with their language study and also choose optional modules, such as:

• The European Novel
• European Cinema
• European Media Culture
• European Cultural Theory

Year abroad

A vital part of the programme is the time you spend abroad. This will normally be at one of our partner institutions, following approved university courses. While you are abroad, you follow courses and, where required, take examinations.
The year abroad, together with your second year, counts 25% towards the final degree classification.

Fourth year

In the final year students continue with their language study and also choose optional modules, such as:

• Translation Theory and Practice in Europe
• Fascism in Western Europe
• Modernism in Europe: Image, Text, Sound
• The Political Thriller on Film: Genre, Ideology and Emotion
• Independent Study

English Language Requirements

CAE score : 80(Grade A)

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

Requirements

Number of A levels required: 3

Typical offer: ABB

International Baccalaureate: 34 points including an appropriate modern foreign language at SL

Required subjects and grades: A level (or equivalent) in a modern language; all combinations inolving French require an A level or equivalent in French.

Additional information:

Other qualifications are considered.

Please state the language that interests you in Section 3F of your UCAS form.

International students:

Standard English language requirements apply: IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band; TOEFL IBT 93

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

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