Modern Languages with Mathematics
Royal Holloway, University of London
Modern Languages with Mathematics
Course Summary
This course gives you the opportunity to gain skills in a modern language (French, Spanish, German or Italian worth 75% of the course) alongside Mathematics (25% of the course).
Whether you start at beginners’, advanced or native-speaker level, you will study the core of your chosen language components, gaining skills in writing, reading, speaking and listening. All our teaching is led by native speakers.
The remainder of your modern languages study will give you an opportunity to explore literature, art, culture and history, from seventeenth-century French theatre to twentieth-century cinema and photography. As a modern linguist, you will develop excellent communication and research skills, and combine linguistic proficiency with cross-cultural perspectives.
In your third year you will have the opportunity to spend a year working, teaching or studying abroad, where you will immerse yourself in the language and culture, truly broadening your horizons in the process.
- On graduation you will have language and analytical skills in your chosen language, together with additional knowledge of culture, society, and history, that will give you a valuable competitive edge in an increasingly globalised world.
- Our research staff are engaged in research at the highest level internationally; we are in the top 10 of UK Modern Language departments for research quality and the top in London (Research Assessment Exercise 2014).
Our Department of Mathematics brings the beauty and breadth of mathematics to life, inviting you to delve deep into the world of abstract structures and ideas, whilst also equipping you with the practical skills and experience that will set you apart in the world of work. Guided by experts in the field, you will receive a thorough grounding in the key methods and concepts that underpin our subject, with the flexibility to tailor your studies in years 2 and 3.
- Our research staff are engaged in research at the highest level internationally; we are in the top 10 of UK Modern Language departments for research quality and the top in London (Research Assessment Exercise 2014).
In the event of a no-deal Brexit, we will commit to providing 2019 and 2020 entry students with a subsidy equivalent to current Erasmus+ funding (where this would have previously been funded by the Erasmus+ scheme). To find out more visit the Erasmus+ page.
Course Details - Modules
Please refer to our website for more information: https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/undergraduate/languages-literatures-and-cultures/modern-languages-with-mathematics/
Course Details – Assessment Method
The course has a modular structure, whereby students take 14 course units at the rate of four per year in years 1, 2 and 4, and two units during the year abroad. Some course units are compulsory while others are elective thereby offering flexibility and choice. Assessment is by a mixture of coursework and end-of-year examination in varying proportions, depending on the course units you choose to take.
The first year is foundational and marks do not count towards your final degree. The second year, year abroad and final year marks do count, with more importance being given to the final year marks in order to reward progress and achievement.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
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.
Application Codes
Course code: R9G1
Institution code: R72
Campus Name: Main Site
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Distinction, Distinction in a relevant subject plus A Level Maths Grade A. Grade B at A level in the appropriate language for the advanced level language pathway. For the beginners language pathway there is no language requirement but only one language can be studied at beginners level.
Pass with at least 30 level 3 credits at Distinction, 15 of which must be in Maths units and the remaining level 3 credits at Merit PLUS A-level Maths grade A. Please note that the Access to Higher Education Diploma will only be acceptable if the applicant has had a considerable break from education. Grade B at A level in the appropriate language(s) for the advanced level language pathway.
For the beginners language pathway there is no language requirement but only one language can be studied at beginners level.
Including A in Maths and B in the appropriate language if the advanced level language pathway is required. There is no language requirement for beginners level.
In a relevant subject plus A-level Maths grade A, with an A-level grade B in the appropriate language if the advanced level language pathway is required. There is no language requirement for beginners level.
Distinction, Distinction in a relevant subject plus A Level Maths Grade A. Grade B at A level in the appropriate language for the advanced level language pathway. For the beginners language pathway there is no language requirement but only one language can be studied at beginners level.
6,5,5, at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall including 6 in Maths and 5 in the appropriate language if taken at Higher Level.
In a relevant subject plus A-level Maths grade A, with an A-level grade B in the appropriate language if the advanced level language pathway is required. There is no language requirement for beginners level.
H2,H2,H3,H3,H3 at Higher Level including H2 in Maths and H3 in the appropriate language if the advanced level language pathway is required. There is no language requirement for beginners level.
Plus A Levels Grades A,B including Grade A Mathematics. Grade B at A level in the appropriate language for the advanced level language pathway. For the beginners language pathway there is no language requirement but only one language can be studied at beginners level.
Requirements are as for A Levels where one non subject specified A Level can be replaced by the same grade in the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate
Applicants with the Cambridge Pre-U are strongly encouraged to apply to Royal Holloway. Offers will be made on the basis of equivalent A-Level grades as can be found on the Royal Holloway website.
Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required.
Socio-economic factors which may have impacted an applicant’s education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants.
Required: Grade A in Mathematics, Grade B at A level in the appropriate language(s) for the advanced level language pathway.
For the beginners language pathway there is no language requirement but only one language can be studied at beginners level.
We also require at least five GCSEs at grade A*-C or 9 - 4 including English and Mathematics.
Including A in Maths. If the advanced level language pathway is required then a B is needed in the appropriate language. There is no language requirement for beginners level.
Combinations of qualifications will be considered on an individual basis, please contact us on study@royalholloway.ac.uk to discuss your situation
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
English language requirements
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction : 75%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 55%
Go onto work and study: 100%
Fees and funding
| EU | 19300.0 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | 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 |
| International | 19300.0 | Year 1 |
Additional Fee Information
The tuition fee for UK undergraduates is controlled by Government regulations, and for those starting a degree in the academic year 2021/22, is £9,250 for that year. The fee for UK undergraduates starting in 2022/23 has not yet been confirmed.
The UK Government has confirmed that EU nationals are no longer eligible to pay the same fees as UK students, nor be eligible for funding from the Student Loans Company (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/student-loans-company). This means you will be classified as an international student. At Royal Holloway, we wish to support those students affected by this change in status through this transition. For eligible EU students starting their course with us in September 2022, we will award a fee reduction scholarship equivalent to 60% of the difference between the UK and international fee for your course. This will apply for the duration of your course.
Fees for international students may increase year-on-year in line with the rate of inflation. The policy at Royal Holloway is that any increases in fees will not exceed 5% for continuing students. For further information see fees and funding (https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/fees-and-funding/) and our terms and conditions (https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/applying/admissions-policy-and-procedures/).
Other essential costs:
These estimated costs relate to studying this particular degree programme at Royal Holloway. Costs, such as accommodation, food, books and other learning materials and printing etc., have not been included.
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