Modern Languages (French/German/Italian/Spanish) and English Literature Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Modern Languages (French/German/Italian/Spanish) and English Literature Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study a modern language, and explore a variety of writers from across the globe, with our BA Modern Languages and English Literature degree.
This highly flexible degree enables you to study a modern language – choosing from our core languages of French, German, Italian and Spanish – alongside your studies in English literature.
You'll be taught by experts from the [Department of Languages and Cultures](https://www.reading.ac.uk/languages-cultures/) and the [Department of English Literature](https://www.reading.ac.uk/english-literature/), both of which prioritise le...
Study a modern language, and explore a variety of writers from across the globe, with our BA Modern Languages and English Literature degree.
This highly flexible degree enables you to study a modern language – choosing from our core languages of French, German, Italian and Spanish – alongside your studies in English literature.
You'll be taught by experts from the [Department of Languages and Cultures](https://www.reading.ac.uk/languages-cultures/) and the [Department of English Literature](https://www.reading.ac.uk/english-literature/), both of which prioritise learning in small seminar groups. This enables you to interact directly with your teachers and fellow students, and to add your own voice to discussions.
In your third year, you will go abroad to enhance your language learning and undertake a placement at the same time.
In the latest National Student Survey, 95% of students in the Department of Languages and Cultures said teaching staff are good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2025, 95% of responders from the Department of Languages and Cultures).
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-10-01
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
A59-I10
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
A level English Literature or a related subject at grade B. Related subjects: English Language & Literature, English Language, Drama & Theatre Studies, Creative Writing.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Higher English Literature or a related subject at grade B. Related subjects: English Language & Literature, English Language, Drama & Theatre Studies, Creative Writing.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 18.0, offer-merit: 27.0
Must include at least 12 level 3 credits in English Literature or a related subject. Related subjects: English Language & Literature, English Language, Drama & Theatre Studies, Creative Writing.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Maths C (or 4), English Language or English Literature C (or 4).
Extended Project
In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer. Eligible applicants would receive two offers, our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Higher Level English Literature or a related subject at 5. Related subjects: English Language & Literature, English Language, Drama & Theatre Studies, Creative Writing.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Modules taken must be comparable to A level English Literature or a related subject. Related subjects: English Language & Literature, English Language, Drama & Theatre Studies, Creative Writing.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Principal subjects must include English Literature or a related subject. Related subjects: English Language & Literature, English Language, Drama & Theatre Studies, Creative Writing.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £26,850 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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