Overview

Whether you’re starting your language from a beginners’ level, or with prior knowledge, you’ll reach a professional standard in your chosen languages through intensive learning practice and your residence abroad.You’ll complement your language studies by exploring cultures and societies around the world, choosing from a range of topics such as literature, cinema, popular culture, history, and politics. You can also enhance your professional language skills through modules on language for professional purposes.

What languages can I study?

On the four-year Modern Languages degree at University of Leeds, we offer the following languages at two entry levels. You can start as a beginner, or start with prior experience (A-level or equivalent). If you have prior experience in Arabic, please contact us before applying:

Arabic (from beginners' level only)
Chinese
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Thai

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History
Politics
Language for Professional Purposes
Research Methods
Translation
Public Engagement

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

OR

4

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

OR

4

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

60

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6

Prepare for Your English Test

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-level: ABB
Access to HE Diploma
Pass diploma with 60 credits overall, including at least 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. An interview and a piece of written work may also be required.
This course has additional subject-specific requirements. Contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information.
BTEC
We will consider the level 3 QCF BTEC at Subsidiary Diploma level and above in combination with other qualifications. Contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information.
Cambridge Pre-U
M1, M1, M2. Where a post-A level language route is taken, M2 in the relevant language is required.
International Baccalaureate
34 points overall with 16 at Higher Level. Where a post-A level language route is taken, 5 points at Higher Level in the relevant language is required.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Overview

What languages can I study?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Leeds

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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