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Modern Languages at University of Nottingham - UCAS

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2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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University of Nottingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

Studying languages is both fascinating and challenging. In today’s complex world, language skills are more important than ever before. They break down barriers, allow us to connect globally and see the world from a different point of view. During this degree, you will have the opportunity to hone these skills by spending a year abroad immersing yourself in your chosen languages and cultures. Many of our students say the year abroad is their course highlight and find that they return more independent and confident, with experiences and skills that make them stand out to future employers. You may study two or three languages on this course, one of which can be from ‘beginner’ level. The languages on offer are: French German Mandarin Chinese Portuguese Russian Serbian/Croatian Spanish Why choose this course?

  • Great teaching - 91% of students from the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures said the teaching staff were good at explaining things (NSS 2024)
  • Go beyond the language - study all aspects of your language’s culture, from contemporary media to remembering the past
  • Tailor the course to your interests or career aspirations through module selection
  • Increase your employability - open up job opportunities with foreign language skills
  • Year abroad - spend a year abroad immersing yourself in your chosen languages and cultures
  • A great track record - 85% of students from the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures graduated with either a 1st or 2:1 in 2023
  • Work with our dedicated Faculty of Arts Placements Team to assist with your employability skills development via a range of placements, internships and volunteering opportunities
Language pathways There are two pathways for most of the languages offered: ‘beginner’ and ‘post A-level'. These are taught separately over the first two years. By the time you return from your year abroad, all students will be at a similar level and so for most pathways final year students take the same language modules. The combination of languages you choose is up to you, but due to timetabling and the nature of language learning there are a few restrictions:
  • You may only start one language as a beginner
  • Portuguese and Serbian/Croatian may only be started as a beginner
Engaged Arts All students within the Faculty of Arts can select ‘Engaged Arts’ modules where you’ll approach real world challenges across contemporary themes such as sustainability or equity and justice. These modules have been newly designed to help you gain the skills and analytical abilities that employers are looking for. Have you seen our latest rankings?
  • Top ten for French Studies in the UK - Daily Mail University Guide 2025
  • Top ten for Iberian Studies in the UK - Daily Mail University Guide 2025
  • 3rd for East and South Asian Studies in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
  • 4th for Asian Studies in the UK - Complete University Guide 2025
  • Top ten for German in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
  • Top ten for Russian and East European Languages in the UK - Complete University Guide 2025
You can also access this course through a Foundation Year. This may be suitable if you have faced educational barriers and do not expect to meet the entry requirements for direct entry to a degree course. Please see the UCAS page for the relevant Foundation Year course for further information.

Subject options

This course offers the following subject options:

  • French and Beginners' German
  • French and Beginners' Portuguese
  • French and Beginners' Russian
  • French and Beginners` Spanish
  • French and German
  • French and Hispanic Studies

Modules

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Modern-Languages-BA-Hons-U6UMODLA.html

How to apply

14Jan

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:
R900
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

European Baccalaureate - 75% overall including at least 8.0 in 1 language from French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Russian or Spanish. University of Nottingham’s Arts and Humanities Foundation Year Progression Options Degree courses in the Faculty of Arts are also available as progression routes from our Arts and Humanities Foundation Year (Y14F). This may be suitable if you have faced educational barriers and do not expect to meet the entry requirements for direct entry to a degree course. Please see the UCAS page for the Foundation Year course for further information.

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9535* Year 1
EU £23000* Year 1
England £9535* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535* Year 1
Scotland £9535* Year 1
Wales £9535* Year 1
Channel Islands £9535* Year 1
International £23000* 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

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202526/undergraduate.aspx
Modern Languages at University of Nottingham - UCAS