Overview

The Modern Languages side of the programme offers the choice of one of seven major languages (Chinese, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish), taught by experienced language specialists including native speakers and academic staff at the cutting edge of research in their particular discipline. Progression through the programme will combine the acquisition of language with the study of the literature, culture, film, history and/or linguistics of the language disciplines as well as advanced translation practice. You will develop a high level of proficiency in reading, writing, understanding and speaking your selected language.

Career

This Comparative Literatures and Cultures and Modern Languages programme from The University of Exeter will equip you with a comprehensive understanding and skillset for a range of careers across a multitude of industries. In particular: intercultural understanding and communication skills, which are at the heart of this programme, are increasingly required by employers in a globalized world.

The course includes a compulsory element of either an employability module (e.g. Humanities in the Workplace; Making a Career in Publishing) or a module preparing students for further study. Digital literacy and translation literacy are embedded throughout the course.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Migrating Texts: Classical Reception, Adaptation, Translation
Work Experience: Building Skills and Unlocking Opportunities
Research Skills in Languages and Cultures
French Language, Written and Oral
German Language, Written and Oral
Italian Language, Written and Oral

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Exeter, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Language Studies Literature View 482 other Bachelors in Literature 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

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-Level ABB Dependent on language level chosen
IB 32/655 Dependent on language level chosen
BTEC DDM Dependent on language level chosen
GCSE C or 4 English Language
Access to HE 24 L3 Credits at Distinction Grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit Grade

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Tuition Fees

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24950 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Exeter

United Kingdom

649 - 1087 GBP / month

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