Overview
This Modern Languages (Hons) degree course from University of Portsmouth will transform your passion for languages into practical multilingual skills you can use to build your career in any field – from teaching to translation and interpreting, international business and marketing, amongst others.
Career opportunities:
As early as 2014, UK Trade and Investment reported that the UK's lack of language skills was leading to a 3.5% loss in national income through trade. This highlights the need UK companies have for bilingual and multilingual employees.
Fast forward to a post-pandemic 2021, the opportunity to work remotely from anywhere in the world has dramatically increased and globalization of trade continues to grow (according to the DHL Global Connectedness Index). The professional language skills you develop on this course could set you apart in a global job market, whether you plan to work in the UK after graduation or pursue a career abroad.
What jobs can you do with a modern languages degree?
Roles you could go onto include:
bilingual consultant
multilingual project coordinator translator
translator/interpreter
diplomat
journalist
tourist guide
market analyst
What areas can you work in with a modern languages degree?
This degree broadens your options so you can pursue almost any career. Learning a second language is useful in all sectors, including:
marketing
journalism and the media
international management
translation and interpreting
teaching
tourism
finance
You could also continue your studies at postgraduate level with a Master's in a subject such as Translation Studies or Applied Linguistics and TESOL.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
Language, Learning and Teaching
Working With Languages Today
Development and Democracy in Latin America
East Asian States and Societies
Forensic Linguistics: Language as Evidence
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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You can apply through the normal UCAS process if you have not yet submitted any applications at all through UCAS. This option remains open until 30 June.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Language Studies Linguistics View 1246 other Bachelors in Language Studies in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
A levels - BCC-CCC
UCAS points - 96-104 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent
T-levels - Merit
BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DMM-MMM
International Baccalaureate - 24
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents17900 GBP / year≈ 17900 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents9790 GBP / year≈ 9790 GBP / year
Additional Details
EU students – £10,300 a year (including EU Scholarship – may be subject to annual increase)
Living costs
Portsmouth
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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