Overview

This Modern Languages and History BA degree from the University of Reading enables you to study a modern language – choosing from our core languages of French, German, Italian and Spanish – alongside your studies in history.

Key features

At the University of Reading, you’ll join a lively, multilingual community and study alongside students from all over the world.Learn from internationally recognised researchers whose wide-ranging expertise includes migration, literature, history, cinema, linguistics, publishing, and translation. 100% of our research is of international standing (Research Excellence Framework 2021, combining 4*, 3* and 2* submissions – Modern Languages and Linguistics).In the latest National Student Survey, 95% of students from the Department of Languages and Cultures, and 98% of students from the Department of History, said teaching staff are good at explaining things. (National Student Survey 2025, 95% of responders from the Department of Languages and Cultures; 98% of responders from the Department of History).The University of Reading ranks in the top 100 for Arts and Humanities globally (=92 in QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025).

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cinema of Germany (if German is a core language)

Fictions of Italy: Themes and Genres (if Italian is a core language)

Science, Perversion and Dream in Global Fantastic Literature

Society, Thought and Art in Modern Europe

Unity, Nationalism and Regionalism in Europe

Global Ecologies: Discourse, Environment and Society

Literature and Society in the Modern Hispanic World (if Spanish is a core language)

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

135

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Reading, United Kingdom

Disciplines

History Language Studies View 1241 other Bachelors in Language Studies in United Kingdom

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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

Duolingo English Test

135

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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General requirements

Typical offer

BBB, including History or a humanities-based essay subject.
Humanities-based essay subjects include: Classical Civilisation, English Language, English Literature, Geography, Philosophy, Politics, Religious Studies.
International Baccalaureate
30 points overall including 5 in History or a humanities-based essay subject at higher level.
Extended Project Qualification
In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) provides to students for University study we can now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer.
BTEC Extended Diploma
DDM (Modules taken must be comparable to subject specific requirement)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25850 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Reading

United Kingdom

903 - 1382 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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