Modern Languages (with Foundation Year)

University of Central Lancashire
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time including foundation year 4 Years Languages

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

64 points

About this course

Course overview

Want to study modern languages but don't have the right qualifications? Our Modern Languages (with Foundation Year) will give you the essential skills to thrive in higher education.

Our foundation year will prepare you for the demands of university life. You'll focus on critical thinking, academic writing, and research techniques. You will also develop key skills such as digital literacy and reflective learning.

Throughout the foundation year, you will take part in practical sessions, group work, and task-based assignments and build a reflective portfolio. You'll get a strong foundation for success in a range of academic disciplines. The course also gives you the chance to specialise in areas related to modern languages and your own personal interests.

Progression to Year 1

After you successfully finish your foundation year, you'll progress onto Year 1 of our BA (Hons) Modern Languages. Prepare for a global future by studying two modern languages from British Sign Language, Chinese, Japanese, Korean or Spanish.

Why study this course

  • Gain a solid foundation in essential study skills, critical thinking, and digital literacies tailored towards modern languages.

  • You'll have the flexibility to explore different academic disciplines, including English, education, and humanities through optional modules.

  • Engage in hands-on projects and reflective learning to build your confidence in group work and independent research.

    What you'll do

  • Develop essential study and digital research skills needed for university success.

  • Explore current global issues and academic disciplines such as politics, law, and intercultural awareness.

  • Undertake group projects, present findings, and reflect on your learning journey through task-based activities.

    Future Careers

    If you go onto studying our BA (Hons) Modern Languages, you'll open a wide range of career options at home and abroad. Our courses focus on giving you excellent employability skills. You could work in the UK for an organisation such as:

  • An embassy

  • A chamber of commerce

  • The Foreign Office

  • The security services

    As well as a host of private sector organisations in areas such as:

  • Tourism

  • Fashion

  • Public relations

  • International finance and more

    There will be just as many career opportunities overseas. Many of our languages graduates have gone abroad to work in teaching, translating and interpreting, and journalism, among others.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 64 points
    BTEC MPP

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3412 Authors, writers and translators
    4135 Library clerks and assistants
    2471 Librarians
    2491 Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors
    2492 Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters
    2115 Social and humanities scientists

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    UCAS Points

    96 points

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time including foundation year
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Preston
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Languages

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    University of Central Lancashire

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