BA (Hons) Modern Languages

This flexible degree programme allows you to study two or three languages and cultures to degree level. Alongside your language study, you can develop a specialism in the culture one or more of your languages and also have the opportunity to study thematic modules across cultures.

You can choose one of two different routes on this degree:
On route one you study two languages, a culture module in language 1 and a further cultural module from across the School.
On route two you study three languages. In Year One you will study a cultural module from across the School.

On route one you can choose your first language from: French, German, Italian or Spanish. Your second language can be selected from: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese or Spanish. 50% of your time will be devoted to language learning and the other 50% of your time will be spent studying cultural modules focused on your first language and/or selected from cultural modules offered within the School.
On route two you can choose two languages from: French, German, Italian or Spanish. Your third language will be selected from: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese or Spanish. 75% of your degree will be devoted to language learning and the remaining 25% of your time will be spent studying cultural modules focusing on one or more of your languages.
We offer a wide range of cultural modules within the School of Modern Languages and Cultures and the full range is open to you on both routes of this course. You will normally spend your second or third year abroad consolidating and enhancing your language learning.

A levels
A level typical offer
AAB to include A in a language. You must possess an A level in your first language choice (French, German, Italian or Spanish).

A level contextual offer
We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria and whose predicted grades are close to, or slightly below, the contextual offer level. The typical contextual offer is ABB including A in a modern foreign language or Latin/Ancient Greek, with at least B in language chosen as language 1 (French, German, Spanish or Italian). See if youre eligible.

At what level can I learn each language?
One of your languages must be post A level (or equivalent) in French, German, Italian or Spanish.
Your other language can be at any level (dependent on prior qualifications/experience). If you wish to begin two languages at beginner's level, you are encouraged to discuss this with us before applying.
Mandarin Chinese can be taken at beginner's, intermediate or post A level (or equivalent). Applicants with Mandarin Chinese language ability above this level, including native speakers, would not be able to study this language.
Arabic, Japanese or Russian can usually only be taken at beginner's or GCSE level. If you have any prior learning of the language please contact ugadmissions@warwick.ac.uk before applying.
General GCSE requirements
Unless specified differently above, you will also need a minimum of GCSE grade 4 or C (or an equivalent qualification) in English Language and either Mathematics or a Science subject. Find out more about our entry requirements and the qualifications we accept. We advise that you also check the English Language requirements for your course which may specify a higher GCSE English requirement. Please find the information about this below.

IB
IB typical offer
36 to include 6 in a Higher Level language. You must be taking your first choice language (French, German, Italian or Spanish) at Higher Level.

IB contextual offer
We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria and whose predicted grades are close to, or slightly below, the contextual offer level. The typical contextual offer is 34 including 6 in a Higher Level modern foreign language or Latin/Ancient Greek, with at least 5 in Higher Level language chosen as language 1 (French, German, Spanish or Italian). See if youre eligible.

At what level can I learn each language?
One of your languages must be post A level (or equivalent) in French, German, Italian or Spanish.
Your other language can be at any level (dependent on prior qualifications/experience). If you wish to begin two languages at beginner's level, you are encouraged to discuss this with us before applying.
Mandarin Chinese can be taken at beginner's, intermediate or post A level (or equivalent). Applicants with Mandarin Chinese language ability above this level, including native speakers, would not be able to study this language.
Arabic, Japanese or Russian can usually only be taken at beginner's or GCSE level. If you have any prior learning of the language please contact ugadmissions@warwick.ac.uk before applying.
General GCSE requirements
Unless specified differently above, you will also need a minimum of GCSE grade 4 or C (or an equivalent qualification) in English Language and either Mathematics or a Science subject.

English Language requirements
Band B
IELTS (Academic Options) - 6.5 including minimum 6.0 in each component.
TOEFL (IBT) - 92 with minimum of 21 in Listening, 21 in Writing, 22 in Reading and 23 in Speaking.