Course summary
Course summary This flexible three-year degree programme is designed for students who are unable to undertake a full year abroad and will provide you with opportunities to specialise in one language or combine two or three languages. The course enables you to develop your linguistic and communication skills to the highest levels, while learning about the history, politics and cultures of the countries that you are studying. A very attractive feature of the Modern Languages course at Chester, is our placement period at the end of the second year. This means that, if you choose, you have the opportunity to undertake a placement abroad on the three-year version of the programme. This is followed by a flexible Summer School module undertaken between the second and third years of the programme in which, with the support of your tutors, you learn through a flexible menus of project work, an intensive language course, MOOCs, and self-directed learning to fit your priorities while preparing you for the final year. Single language French (post A level entry) Spanish (post A level entry) Alongside your main language, in the first year you will take a subsidiary language at beginner level chosen from German, Portuguese or Italian which you may choose to continue through your degree. Double language Chinese (beginner or Post A level entry) German (post A level entry) French (Post A level or beginner entry) Spanish (Post A level or beginner entry) Three languages Alongside your two main languages, you can take a subsidiary language at beginner level chosen from German, Portuguese or Italian. You can find all the possible combinations of languages listed below in the Subject options section. Please select your subject option when you make your application
Subject options
This course offers the following subject options:
- Double Language: Chinese and French
- Double Language: Chinese and French (beginner)
- Double Language: Chinese and Spanish
- Double Language: Chinese and Spanish (beginner)
- Double Language: French and Spanish
- Double Language: French and Spanish (beginner)
Modules
For the latest example of curriculum availability on this degree programme please refer to the University of Chester's Website.
Assessment method
All four language skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking – will be assessed. You will be assessed via essays, role plays, presentations, summaries, debates, portfolios, discussion papers, translations, projects and dissertation.
How to apply
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:
- R901
- Institution code:
- C55
- Campus name:
- Chester
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level - BCC - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4
The University of Chester considers a wide range of Level 3 qualifications and a wide range of professional / vocational qualifications.
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £9250* | Year 1 |
England | £9250* | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Chester
Parkgate Road
Chester
CH1 4BJ
Clearing contact details
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01244 567470
Additional information
Phone lines are open: Monday - Thursday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm; Friday 9:00 am to 4:30 pm; Except: Thursday 15th August 8:00 am to 7:00 pm; Friday 16th August 8:00 am to 6:00 pm; Saturday 17th August 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Sunday 18th August 10:00 am to 4:00 pm; Saturday 24th August 9:00 am to 5:00 pm;