Course summary
Combine your passion for history with French, German or Spanish. We have experts in a wide range of fields exploring time periods from the Classical world to the present day and geographical areas from across the globe. You'll be able choose topics to match your interests. By studying a modern language you'll also learn about and experience another culture. You can choose a language you have not studied. You'll get extra hours of teaching and funding for a language course abroad at the end of year 1 to make fast progress. You’ll spend a year abroad on a placement in either a workplace, the British Council or at a partner university. You'll build study and communication skills that are vital for success in the world of work. These include: analysing and assessing a wide variety of viewpoints presenting arguments in speech and writing working independently and in cooperation with others developing your ability to speak, read and write in your chosen language learning how to do primary research by applying of a range of concepts and methods
Modules
You'll study a combination of compulsory and optional modules. You can also broaden your studies beyond history by choosing interdisciplinary modules from different subject areas. You do not need to choose your modules when you apply. We'll guide you through the process before you start. Some of the modules you may study include: World Histories Introduced Ancient Rome: The First Metropolis Blitzed Brits: Politics, Society and Culture in the Second World War Applications of Linguistics Language Acquisition Arabian Nights and Days: The World of the 1001 Nights Seeing and Being Seen. Period Abroad re-entry Understanding Culture Language and the City Understanding History and Society Language Teaching Theory and Practice Imperialism and Nationalism in British India For further module information visit: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/one-modern-language-history-degree-ba#modules
Assessment method
The learning activities for this course include the following:
- lectures
- classes and tutorials
- coursework
- individual and group projects
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:
- R9V1
- Institution code:
- S27
- Campus name:
- Main Site - Highfield Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Find out about equivalent entry requirements and qualifications for your country: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/international/your-country.page
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales - B
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H2, H2, H2, H2, H2
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, D3, M2
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We welcome applicants with other qualifications eg. European Baccalaureate. You will be expected to attain an A level equivalent standard. The University of Southampton requires all applicants to achieve at least a Grade 4 in English and Mathematics GCSEs (taken in England) or a Grade C in both subjects (where taken in Northern Ireland or Wales). Some degree subjects stipulate specific additional GCSE minimum grades, which will be specified as part of the individual degree programme entry requirements. For more details on the suitability of your qualifications or foundation programme please contact the Faculty of Arts and Humanities Admissions Team at [email protected]
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | with no component below 6.0 |
All programmes at the University of Southampton are taught and assessed in the medium of English (other than those in modern foreign languages). Therefore, all applicants must demonstrate they possess at least a minimum standard of English language proficiency.
Find out more about the University’s English Language requirements
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/language.page
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
EU | £24200 | Year 1 |
International | £24200 | Year 1 |
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 Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ