Course summary
At Leeds, you can study business with one of 10 languages. During this four-year course you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of business, management, and organisational issues while developing fluency in your chosen language. Whether you’re starting your language from a beginners’ level, or with prior knowledge, intensive language modules will prepare you for your year abroad, where you’ll further enhance your linguistic skills and deepen your understanding of the markets and business culture of your host country. You’ll combine technical expertise with an understanding of local business environments and develop your awareness of the challenges faced by organisations operating across the globe. You’ll be able to choose to take your Final Year Project in either business or your chosen language. The international outlook and knowledge you develop alongside advanced language skills will allow you to consider career options in a range of fields when you graduate. Choose one of the following languages We offer the following languages at two entry levels: beginners or with prior experience (eg A-level or equivalent). If you have prior experience in Arabic or Thai, please contact us before applying:
- Arabic (from beginners' level only)
- Chinese
- French
- German
- Italian
- Japanese
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Spanish
- Thai
How to apply
This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Successful completion of Year 1 of a relevant degree course.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - AAB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
Scottish National Certificate
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 35 points
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, M1, M2
Other Qualifications European Baccalaureate: 80%. Where a post-A level language route is taken, 8.0 in the relevant language is required. Where Chinese or Japanese is taken, a GCSE in any modern language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required. For all accepted qualifications, visit http://courses.leeds.ac.uk
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://courses.leeds.ac.uk/202627/j037/modern-languages-and-business-ba#entry
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 7 | IELTS 7.0 overall, with no less than 6.5 in any component. For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications. |
International students who do not meet the English language requirements for this programme can apply for to study our pre-sessional English course with a progression route to the degree programme.
See alternative English Language qualifications we accept
http://www.leeds.ac.uk/projectleeds/info/123100/admissions/143/entry_requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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 Leeds
Woodhouse Lane
Leeds
LS2 9JT