
Modern Languages and International Relations BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Modern Languages and International Relations BA (Hons)
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 f...
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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>You’ll select your languages from the following:<br/><br/><br/>• Chinese<br/><br/><br/><br/>• French<br/><br/><br/><br/>• German<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Japanese<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Portuguese<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Spanish <br/><br/><br/><br/>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.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site (Newcastle)
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
TL12
Institution Code
N21
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,B,B,B
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.
Access to HE Diploma
D:30,M:15
Evidence of study in the relevant languages to a suitable level is required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
with Higher Level in Chinese, French, German or Spanish at grade 6 or above. Where a candidate wishes to study a single language from beginners level and does not have a language at IB Higher Level, a grade 5 in any modern foreign language or English language at IB Standard Level is required.
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.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1,H2,H2,H3,H3
including French, German or Spanish at H2. Where a candidate wishes to study a single language from beginners level and does not have a language at Higher Level, then grade O2 in any modern foreign language or English language at Ordinary Level is required.
Extended Project
If you offer a Level 3 Extended Project Qualification, we will vary our offer to recognise this. The EPQ can be in any topic.
A level
A,B,B
including Chinese, French, German, Japanese or Spanish. Where a candidate wishes to study a single language from beginners level and is not studying an A Level in a modern foreign language, a grade B or 6 in any modern foreign language or English language at GCSE is required.
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