Overview

Whether you’re starting your language from a beginners’ level, or with prior knowledge, intensive language modules will prepare you for your year abroad, where you’ll further enhance your linguistic skills, and you’ll explore the history, culture and society of your chosen language.

Optional modules enable you to enhance your translation skills or business language, as well as choose from a wide range of history topics. You’ll also study the society and culture of the countries where your chosen language is spoken.

Students in Modern Languages and History course from University of Leeds will be able to choose to take your Final Year Project either with history or with your chosen language.

The international outlook and knowledge you develop alongside advanced language skills will allow you to consider career options in a range of fields when you graduate.

Choose one of the following languages

We offer the following languages at two entry levels: beginners or with prior experience (eg A-level or equivalent). If you have prior experience in Thai, please contact us before applying:

Chinese
French
German
Italian
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Thai

You must include your chosen language in the ‘Further Details’ section of your UCAS application.

Programme Structure

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Europe in the World
Nuclear Weapons and Global Politics
Global Political Economy

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

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

60

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

History Language Studies View 650 other Bachelors in History 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

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: AAB
Where a post-A level language route is taken, a B grade in the relevant language is required.
Where a beginner language route is taken, previous language experience is not required.
GCSE English: Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
Three A-levels (or equivalent): Pass in one sitting is normally expected.

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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Programme Structure

Key information

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Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

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Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

Living costs

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Funding

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