Overview

In years one, two and your final year, you will take language modules in German and Portuguese, as well as cultural modules, covering a range of topics that draw on literature and film, history and linguistics.You will spend your third year abroad, split between two countries where German and Portuguese are spoken. You will achieve the same linguistic competence regardless of whether you start a language from scratch or have previous knowledge of it.Over the four years, you will deepen your knowledge of the German and Portuguese languages while also developing valuable skills in cultural literacy and critical thinking.

What this course will give you

We provide an ideal environment for language study. We offer a wide range of languages and state-of-the-art facilities, including a well-equipped language learning suite, and many of our academic staff are world leaders in their fields.The German and Portuguese Year Abroad give you the chance to attend a university or work overseas. During this time you will finesse your language skills in your target language(s) and gain valuable experience which will enhance future learning as well as career prospects.

University College London (UCL) has a very international population, meaning you will meet people from all over the world, which provides numerous opportunities to practise and speak your chosen languages with native speakers and learn about the associated cultures and societies from them.

Employability

There are many career opportunities for UCL's modern language graduates.
We seek to embed within our teaching the acquisition of transferable skills such as leadership, team work and communication skills as well as linguistic and cultural knowledge.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Portuguese
German Literature
How to Read Film: Critical Analysis and Key Concepts
Understanding History: Facts, Interpretations, Stories
Study of Language and Linguistics
Canons and Creativity: Period, Context, Text

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

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109

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, 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

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109

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7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A levels

Grades
ABB
GCSEs
English Language at grade B or 6 and Mathematics at grade C or 5.

IB Diploma

Points
34
Subjects
A total of 16 in three higher level subjects to include a foreign language, with no higher level score below 5.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

29800 GBP / year

≈ 29800 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 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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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Duration

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Language

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Delivered

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Academic requirements

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Living costs

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