Modern Languages and International Relations at Newcastle University - UCAS

Newcastle University

Degree level: Undergraduate

Modern Languages and International Relations

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Course summary

This course will give you the opportunity to explore other languages, cultures and societies whilst developing a better understanding of the nature and significance of politics and international relations. The course will prepare you for an international or internationally focused career. Languages play a central role in international relations by facilitating the sharing of ideas and negotiation. During your course you’ll develop proficiency in reading and listening, writing and speaking, and mediating skills in one or two languages. You’ll select your languages from the following:

Chinese

French

German

Japanese

Portuguese

Spanish

Alongside this you’ll study language-specific cultural and social themes, key concepts in International Politics, and global issues such as power, race and gender, allowing you to expand your international outlook and gain a wider perspective on international affairs and interactions.

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:: TL12

Institution code:: N21

Campus name:: Main Site (Newcastle)

Campus code:: -

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - ABB

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Applicants offering a BTEC National Diploma will be considered on an individual basis. Evidence of study in the relevant languages to a suitable level is also required. Where a candidate wishes to study a single language from beginners level and is not studying an A Level or equivalent in a modern foreign language, a grade B or 6 in any modern foreign language or English language at GCSE is required.

Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits

Scottish Higher - AABBB

including French, German or Spanish. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Where a candidate wishes to study a single language from beginners level and does not have a language at Higher Grade, then a National 5 grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) in any modern foreign language or English language is required. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H2, H2, H3, H3

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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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

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Provider information

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Newcastle University
King’s Gate
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU

Course contact details

Main Contact

0191 208 3333

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Location	Qualification	Study mode	Duration	Start date	Apply
Main Site (Newcastle)	BA (Hons) - Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)	Full-time	4 years	15 September 2025	Available to Apply	Course option 6c31273e-6981-499b-9e28-dc50f346d0bc