Modern Languages (French/German/Italian/Spanish) and History Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Modern Languages (French/German/Italian/Spanish) and History Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study a modern language, and discover the richness and variety of the human experience, with our BA Modern Languages and History 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 history.
Throughout, you'll be encouraged to follow your interests as they develop and tailor your learning to your career goals. In your third year, you will go abroad to enhance your language learning and undertake a placement at the same time.
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Study a modern language, and discover the richness and variety of the human experience, with our BA Modern Languages and History 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 history.
Throughout, you'll be encouraged to follow your interests as they develop and tailor your learning to your career goals. 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 from the Department of Languages and Cultures, and 98% of students from the Department of History, said teaching staff are good at explaining things. (National Student Survey 2025, 95% of responders from the Department of Languages and Cultures; 98.4% of responders from the Department of History).
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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-I11
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
Including grade B in History or a humanities-based essay subject. Humanities-based essay subjects include: Classical Civilisation, English Language, English Literature, Geography, Philosophy, Politics, Religious Studies.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Including grade B in History or a humanities-based essay subject. Humanities-based essay subjects include: Classical Civilisation, English Language, English Literature, Geography, Philosophy, Politics, Religious Studies.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 18.0, offer-merit: 27.0
Including at least 12 level 3 credits in History or a humanities-based essay subject. Humanities-based essay subjects include: Classical Civilisation, English Language, English Literature, Geography, Philosophy, Politics, Religious Studies.
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
Including higher level History or a humanities-based essay subject at grade 5. Humanities-based essay subjects include: Classical Civilisation, English Language, English Literature, Geography, Philosophy, Politics, Religious Studies.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
including relevant history/humanities modules.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Including grade M2 in History or a humanities-based essay subject. Humanities-based essay subjects include: Classical Civilisation, English Language, English Literature, Geography, Philosophy, Politics, Religious Studies.
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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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