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Modern Languages at University of Kent - UCAS

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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University of Kent has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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18Jan
Find your future: Undergraduate Open Day
Undergraduate

Course summary

Modern Languages Develop advanced skills in one or more languages and learn about the societies they're rooted in. Begin at a level that matches your ability in your chosen languages, in order to make rapid progress and prepare you to live and work in a globalised world. You will benefit from being guided by expert staff who will help you build advanced language skills on a flexible and engaging course. You'll study one or two languages of your choice - Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, or Spanish. You’ll also have the option to take an additional year in a third Language, or spend a year studying or working abroad. As well as language skills, our graduates leave us with a greater cultural, social and political understanding of the nations that speak them. Our approach to teaching ensures you are ready to step into a career of limitless opportunities, live and effect change in the places you want to see it. Your future The ability to speak more than one language is a key asset in the global employment market, and one that employers seek out. This means you can flexibly work across many fields and industries, and of course, across different countries. Beyond your language skills, you will graduate equipped with skills such as, communication, mediation, analysis and leadership. These give you confidence to offer creative solutions when faced with challenges, and the ability to express your ideas with clarity and passion. These are skills that make employers take notice, and you will be able to make change happen in the places you want to see it. Our graduates are proof of this, going into fields as varied as: international banking, diplomacy, publishing, journalism, interpreting and translating, media, marketing and language teaching. Wherever your passions and future lie, through studying Modern Languages at Kent, you will have the tools needed to get there. Location Our city, your time. It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere. We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!

Subject options

This course offers the following subject options:

  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Spanish

Modules

The following modules are what students typically study, but this may change year to year in response to new developments and innovations. Stage 1: Compulsory modules currently include the following: Introduction to Cultural Analysis; Politics and Societies; Global Cultures of Business; Studying Languages; Languages Lab Project 1; Languages Lab Project 2. Stage 2: You'll choose 60 credits from a list of language modules. If you do not have prior knowledge of a foreign language, these will be modules in a language of your choice starting from beginners' level in Autumn Term. If you do have some prior knowledge in a foreign language, you choose 20 credits from a list of modules in Linguistics, Comparative Literature and other relevant subject areas in Autumn Term. For the remaining 40 credits you can choose either intermediate (level 5) and advanced (level 6) language modules in Spring and Summer Term or the Modern Languages Cultural Project module in the Summer term. Compulsory modules currently include the following: Cultures, Media and Technology; Language, Culture and Environment; Culture and Heritage. Optional modules may include the following: French Beginners; French Intermediate; French Advanced; German Intermediate; German Advanced; Spanish Beginners; Spanish Intermediate; Spanish Advanced; Italian Beginners; Italian Intermediate; Italian Advanced; Mandarin Chinese Beginners; Mandarin Chinese Intermediate; Mandarin Chinese Advanced; Japanese Beginners; Japanese Intermediate; Japanese Advanced; Arabic Beginners; Arabic Intermediate; Arabic Advanced; Modern Languages Cultural Project. Stage 3: Compulsory modules currently include the following: Language Teachers at Work; Modern Languages Big Project; Intercultural Communication 1; Intercultural Communication 2. Optional modules may include the following: French Beginners; French Intermediate; French Advanced; German Intermediate; German Advanced; Spanish Beginners; Spanish Intermediate; Spanish Advanced; Italian Beginners; Italian Intermediate; Italian Advanced; Mandarin Chinese Beginners; Mandarin Chinese Intermediate; Mandarin Chinese Advanced; Japanese Beginners; Japanese Intermediate; Japanese Advanced; Arabic Beginners; Arabic Intermediate; Arabic Advanced; Modern Languages Cultural Project.

How to apply

29Jan

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:
R910
Institution code:
K24
Campus name:
Canterbury campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

For further information about applying to Kent as an international student you can visit our International student webpages: https://www.kent.ac.uk/international. From here you will find useful information on country entry requirements, scholarship information, events and application guidance. Kent has dedicated support available to international students through groups, networks, English language and more specialist services through our Student Support and Wellbeing team. Visit our guide for international students to find out more on how we can support you during your time at Kent: www.kent.ac.uk/guides/support-for-international-students

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

English language requirements

Applicants should have grade C or 4 in English Language GCSE or a suitable equivalent level qualification.

Please visit our website for further information:

https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements.html

Student Outcomes

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There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.

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

All fees for 2025/26 are to be confirmed. Please see the programme page at www.kent.ac.uk for further information on fees and funding options.

Sponsorship information

Kent offers generous financial support schemes to assist eligible undergraduate students during their studies. See our funding page for more details - https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/fees-and-funding

Modern Languages at University of Kent - UCAS