**Overview** Would you like a qualification that gives you proficiency in a language while immersing you in its related cultures? This BA (Hons) Language Studies degree course immerses you in the study of a foreign language and its related cultures, giving you the expertise and skill to work and communicate effectively in the international community. You can tailor the course to your needs, ambitions and current level of proficiency. You'll study 1 language in depth, from a choice including Spanish, French or German, and have the option to study a second language through our Institution-wide Language Programme (IWLP). And you'll immerse yourself in the culture surrounding these languages, from literature and TV to broader cultural ideas. Your linguistic competence will grow alongside your intercultural awareness. When you complete this course, you'll be well prepared for work in teaching, media, tourism, business and finance. **What you'll experience** On this BA (Hons) Language Studies degree course you'll: - Study French, German or Spanish to a proficient level – C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) – either as a beginner or from prior knowledge - Use the language laboratories to manipulate sound, video and text for subtitling and publishing - Develop the IT skills you can use in related careers, including using desktop publishing, subtitling and podcast recording software - Customise the content of the course to better suit your ambitions – you can focus on English language, literature and film or communication and discourse - Improve your transferable skills, such as interpersonal communication skills, presentation skills, organisational skills, and independent and critical thinking skills You'll also have the opportunity to: - Study a second language through the Institution Wide Language Programme – choose from Arabic, British Sign Language, French, German, Italian, Mandarin, Japanese and Spanish - Enhance your degree with an internationally recognised qualification in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) - Study or work abroad during 1 semester, improving your linguistic knowledge while boosting your confidence and experiencing another culture - Do Initial Teacher Training (ITT) in Modern Foreign Languages, which entitles you to a bursary of £9,000 in the final year of your degree **Careers and opportunities** What can you do with a Language Studies degree? Having the ability to communicate effectively with people from different cultures in different contexts can lead to a rewarding career in areas such as tourism, teaching, journalism and marketing. The language skills, intercultural awareness and proficiency in communication you gain from studying this course are especially sought after by businesses and organisations that operate across national borders and cultures. What jobs can you do with a Language Studies degree? You'll graduate with the skills and understanding to take up roles in many fields, related and unrelated to linguistics, including: - Teacher – modern foreign languages or English as a foreign language - Journalist - Editor - Publishing assistant - Tourist guide - Bilingual consultant - Market analyst You could also continue your studies at postgraduate level with a Master's in a subject such as Translation Studies or Applied Linguistics and TESOL. Whatever comes next after your studies, our Careers and Employability service will give you support and advice for up to 5 years after you graduate.

Year 1 Core modules – post-A level route - French/German/Spanish General Language Grade 3 - French/German/Spanish Language Project - Language, Learning and Teaching - Language, Society and Mind - Researching Language and Professional Practice Core modules – ab initio route - French/German/Spanish Grade 1 & 2 – General Language - French/German/Spanish Grade 1 & 2 – Language in Use - Language, Learning and Teaching - Language, Society and Mind - Researching Language and Professional Practice Year 2 Core modules – post-A level route - French/German/Spanish General Language Grade 4 - Language for Professional Communication 1 (French/German/Spanish) Core modules – ab initio route - French/German/Spanish General Language Grade 3 and 4 – part 1 - French/German/Spanish General Language Grade 3 and 4 – part 2 - French/German/Spanish Language Project ITT pathway If you do the Initial Teacher Training (ITT) pathway, these modules are also core in year 2: - Learning from Experience Teaching Placement - Modern Foreign Language via the Institution-Wide Language Programme (IWLP) Optional modules - Analysing Media Discourse - Intercultural Perspectives on Communication - Introduction to Teaching - Introduction to Translation - Learning from Experience (LiFE) - Managing Across Cultures - Modern Foreign Language via the Institution-Wide Language Programme (IWLP) - Second Language Acquisition - TESOL (Teaching English To Speakers Of Other Languages) - The Language of Literature - Trinity Certificate Teaching Practice Placement year (optional) On this course, you can do an optional work placement year between your 2nd and 3rd years to get valuable experience working in industry. Possible placement destinations include: - Translation agencies - Local schools - Charities/NGOs (such as Red Cross and Friends Without Borders) - Museums (such as Museum of the Royal Navy) - Royal Navy - Portsmouth City Council You'll also have the option to work as a research assistant, copy editor or teaching assistant or start your own business in your placement year. We’ll help you secure a placement that fits your career goals. You'll get support from our Placements Office with applications, interviews and assessment days. You’ll also get mentoring and support to make the most out of your placement year, including visits from lecturers. Year 3 Core modules - Dissertation, Major Project, or Professional Practice in MFL Teaching & Research Project - Exploring Language and Culture 1 (French/German/Spanish) – you won't take this module if you spend a semester abroad - Exploring Language and Culture 2 (French/German/Spanish) - Professional Practice in MFL Teaching and Research Project (ITT pathway only) Optional modules - Communication Theory - Creative Activities in the Language Classroom - English in the World - Gender, Language and Sexuality - Introduction to Teaching - Language and Social Media - Learning from Experience (LiFE) - Modern Foreign Language - Professional Development: Recruiters and Candidates - Researching English Vocabulary - Workplace Discourse - Writing to Persuade We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies. Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry and some optional modules may not run every year. If a module doesn’t run, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.

You’ll be assessed through: - oral presentations - essays - written work, including reports, articles, case studies, book or film reviews group and individual projects - translations and commentaries - interviews - examinations - use of software (desktop publishing, podcasts, vlogs) You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark. You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future.

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26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: R903

Institution code: P80

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Year 1

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Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	6.0	English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
PTE Academic	54.0	An overall score of 54 with a minimum of 51 in each skill.
TOEFL (iBT)	79.0	79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing.
Cambridge English Advanced		Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Cambridge English Proficiency		Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Trinity ISE		Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components

English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

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EU	9250.0	Year 1
England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
International	16200.0	Year 1

Students who are resident in EU countries: please note that the net fee is inclusive of the Transition Scholarship Placement Year and Year abroad: UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £925 | EU – £925 (including Transition Scholarship)| International (Non-EU) – £1,800. Fees are accurate at the time of publishing and are subject to change at any time without notice. Fees may also go up in later years, in line with inflation. For more information about fees, go to port.ac.uk/ug-tuition-fees

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