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Modern Languages and Business at University of Leeds - UCAS

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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
You must include your chosen language in the ‘Further Details’ section of your UCAS application.


How to apply

This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

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

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

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7IELTS 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

For further information please see http://www.leeds.ac.uk/undergraduatefees
Modern Languages and Business at University of Leeds - UCAS