Graduates of this degree will be able to offer potential employers a winning combination of business expertise and language skills.
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At a Glance
UCAS Code TN92
UCAS Institution Name and Code NEWC, N21
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Degree Awarded BA Honours
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Course Duration 4 Years
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Entry Requirements A Level: ABB-BBB
IB: 32 points
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This programme combines the study of one or two languages with relevant principles and practice of business management. You'll spend a year working or studying abroad, immersed in the culture of another country.
Your business management modules include topics such as:
organisational behaviour
marketing
human resource management
Language modules and teaching help you develop near-native fluency in your chosen language/s.
Cultural modules provide you with an in-depth insight into the countries where your languages are spoken, covering topics such as:
All of our modern languages degrees include a compulsory year abroad.
Students studying a European language can:
study at one of our partner universities
undertake a work or voluntary placement
or do a combination of the above (ensuring that they do not overlap)
Students of Chinese or Japanese spend the whole academic year studying at one of our partner universities in China or Japan.
You usually divide the year between the two countries relating to your chosen languages, although it may be possible to spend the whole year in one country.
If you are studying three languages we encourage you to spend some time during the summer vacation in the country of your third language.
We offer lots of help to prepare you for your year abroad, including:
briefings covering practicalities like insurance, visas and student safety
support to find a work placement
a Tandem Learning Scheme, to practise conversation in your foreign language and make contacts in the country before you travel
a training course for language assistants
We also run social events for second-year students to meet finalists who have already done their year abroad, Erasmus students from our partner universities in Europe, and Chinese and Japanese exchange students from our host universities in East Asia.
Our Year Abroad team will keep in close touch with you while you are abroad. You will communicate regularly with your personal tutor. You'll also complete blog posts through our e-portfolio system. This will help you reflect on your linguistic, personal and professional development.
You will have access to language laboratories and the award-winning Language Resource Centre, with self-study resources for over 50 languages. You'll also have access to specialist language software, dictionaries, DVDs, films and live satellite TV channels. Take a virtual tour on the School of Modern Languages website.
The Business School building is located in Newcastle's emerging business district – take a virtual tour on the NUBS website.
Support
You will have an academic member of staff as a personal tutor throughout your degree. They can help with academic and personal issues.
Peer mentors will help you in your first year. They are fellow students who can help you settle in and answer any questions you have.
Social activities
There are lots of opportunities within both Schools for you to meet new people and get involved with different activities.
There are opportunities for translation through our Real Translation scheme. Alternatively, you can get involved with our student-led publications Flying Solo and Gift of the Gab.
The fact that Newcastle is a campus university in the middle of the city really motivated me to apply- it’s the best of both worlds.
See how this course compares with others for topics such as student satisfaction, fees and costs and prospects after graduation using the Unistats Key Information Set.
The module and/or programme information below is for 2018 entry. Our teaching is informed by research and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, student feedback, or insufficient numbers of students interested (in an optional module). To find out more read our terms and conditions.
Module/programme information for 2019 entry will be published here as soon as it is available (end of May 2019).
Our degrees are divided into Stages. Each Stage lasts for an academic year and you need to complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage. Further information, including the credit value of the module, is available in each of the module descriptions below.
Languages available
With this degree, you can study one or two languages alongside business studies. You can study the languages at different levels, depending on your current language ability.
Your language choices are:
Chinese
French
German
Japanese
Portuguese
Spanish
In addition, optional beginners’ modules are available:
in Catalan, Quechua or Italian for students of Spanish
in Catalan or Italian for students of French
in Dutch for students of German
Combining your languages
You can take one of three pathways:
One language at beginners' level
One or two languages at post-A level (or equivalent)
Two languages - one at post-A level (or equivalent) and one at beginners' level
If you study two languages in your first year, you may reduce this to just one language for the remainder of your degree if you would like to.
Beyond Stage 1 you may not take up a new language, either beginners’ or post A-level.
Select the statement below that best describes you, to see what modules you will study.
Our degrees are divided into Stages. Each Stage lasts for an academic year and you need to complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage. Please be aware that programme modules do change and therefore may differ for your year of entry.
You also choose cultural modules to accompany the language you are studying to make your credits total 120 (you can take no more than 40 credits of level 5 modules):
If you are studying Chinese or Japanese in combination with another language, you shall take 20 credits of the following modules to go with your European language. If not, you take 20 or 40 credits.
If you are studying Chinese and Japanese in combination with another language, you shall take 20 credits from the following modules to go with their European language. If not, you shall take 20 or 40 credits.
To complement your language study, you also select two optional cultural modules from the lists below. You take one module for each language studied, according to the level taken. If you are taking Chinese / Japanese, you do not take any optional modules.
Level B Options (to go with intermediate language modules)
You spend your year abroad either studying at one of our partner universities or on a work placement, or a combination of the two.
You can spend the whole year in one country or divide the year between two countries where your chosen languages are spoken.
If you want to study Chinese or Japanese at Stage 4 you must spend this year studying in China or Japan and use the summer vacation to visit French-, German- or Spanish-speaking countries.
During your year abroad, you take the following compulsory module:
To complement your language study, you also select two optional cultural modules, one from each of the lists below. You take one module for each language studied, according to the level taken. If you are studying Chinese or Japanese, you will take only one module.
Level C Options (to go with advanced language modules)
If you are studying Chinese or Japanese in combination with another language, you shall take 20 credits of the following modules to go with your European language; If not, you take 20 or 40 credits.
You spend your year abroad either studying at one of our partner universities or on a work placement, or a combination of the two.
You can spend the whole year in one country or divide the year between two countries where your chosen languages are spoken.
If you want to study Chinese or Japanese at Stage 4 you must spend this year studying in China or Japan and use the summer vacation to visit French-, German- or Spanish-speaking countries.
During your year abroad, you take the following compulsory module:
If you are studying Chinese and Japanese in combination with another language, you shall take 20 credits from the following modules to go with their European language; if not, you shall take 20 or 40 credits.
The School of Modern Languages produces high-level original research in the cultures of the contemporary societies with which it engages. This research feeds directly into our teaching, giving you the chance to really get to know the modern societies connected to your chosen languages.
The majority of practical language modules are taught through classes led by native speakers. You also work in language laboratories and undertake self-study in our Language Resource Centre.
Assessment methods
Assessment involves oral and language laboratory work and written examinations at the end of each Stage, as well as coursework submitted during the year.
During your year abroad in Stage 3 you are required to complete a personal learning record (a diary exercise consisting of three short pieces of work) and either write a project in the relevant language or submit marks from modules taken at the exchange university.
Find out more
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All candidates are considered on an individual basis.
If your qualifications are not listed here, please see our additionalentry requirements web pagesto find out which other qualifications are considered.
The entrance requirements below apply to 2020 entry.
We are keen to admit the brightest students onto our courses, regardless of background. In 2019 we will be making a number of unconditional offers across a range of subjects to students from the UK who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement. These offers will be made to students who we believe will make a substantial contribution to our student community, and who we really want to study with us.
If you receive an unconditional offer from us, this demonstrates our confidence that you have the necessary qualities to succeed in your exams at school or college and to excel on your chosen degree. The unconditional offer will allow you to focus on your studies so that you can achieve excellent results.
The criteria for receiving an unconditional offer will vary across different subject areas. You will be identified for an unconditional offer on the basis of your overall academic profile which will include:
a minimum GCSE achievement level
a minimum A level (or IB) prediction threshold
an excellent personal statement and reference
If you are made an unconditional offer this will be dependent upon on you choosing Newcastle University as your Firm choice. A conditional offer with the standard entry requirements for the degree will be made to you to at the same time, to provide you with maximum choice.
If you choose your unconditional offer as your Firm choice, it means that you have secured your place at Newcastle whatever you achieve in your final exams. We are confident that applicants who receive an unconditional offer will repay our confidence in them by continuing to work hard and achieve excellent grades.
ABB-BBB including French, German or Spanish with B or 6 in GCSE Mathematics. Where a candidate wishes to study a single language from beginners level and is not studying an A Level in a language then B or 6 in a language at GCSE is required.
AABBB-BBBBB at Higher Grade, including French, German or Spanish. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent). Where a candidate wishes to study a single language from beginners level and does not have a language at Higher Grade, then National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) is required in a language.
Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.
32 points with Higher Level French or German or Spanish at grade 6 or above. Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. Where a candidate wishes to study a single language from beginners level and does not have a language at IB Higher Level then Grade 5 in a language at IB Standard Level is required.
H1H1H2H2H3-H2H3H3H3H3 at Higher Level, including French, German or Spanish. Ordinary Level Mathematics at grade O2 required if not offered at Higher Level. 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 a language at Ordinary Level is required.
A minimum of 30 level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 level 3 credits at Merit is required. Evidence of study in the relevant languages to a suitable level is required. GCSE Maths grade C or 4 or Pass in level 2 maths in Access Diploma is also required.
D3,M2,M2-M2,M2,M2 in Principal Subjects including French, German or Spanish. GCSE Mathematics (minimum grade B or 6) is also required. Where a candidate wishes to study a language from beginners level and is not studying a Principal Subject in a language, then B or 6 in a language at GCSE is required.
We welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop. If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree programme.
BBC including French, German or Spanish. GCSE Mathematics (minimum grade B or 6) is also required. Where a candidate wishes to study a single language from beginners level and is not studying an A Level in a language then B or 6 in a language at GCSE is required.
The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s supported entry route for students from schools and colleges in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.
Applicants offering a BTEC National Diploma will be considered on an individual basis.
The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s supported entry route for students from schools and colleges in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.
BBBCC at Higher Grade, including French, German or Spanish. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent). Where a candidate wishes to study a single language from beginners level and does not have a language at Higher Grade, then National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) is required in a language. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.
The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s supported entry route for students from schools and colleges in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.
ABB at A level is typically the minimum required for entry to an undergraduate course. You can check the equivalent grades for qualifications offered in your country.
We will also consider your application if you have lower or non-standard qualifications.
Most people study modern languages because of their interest and ability in the subject. For most graduates teaching is a popular career choice, undertaking primary and secondary Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) or beginning careers teaching English on an international basis. Others go into jobs in which their language skills are desirable, such as the media, sales, e-commerce, and areas of finance.
With ever more European and international connections, such skills will grow in importance and can give you a real advantage in applying for a wide range of graduate jobs.
Ability in languages is increasingly valued by a wide range of employers across all sectors, including industry and business. They recognise that a degree in modern languages is evidence not only of linguistic skills and cultural awareness but also of other personal transferable skills needed in employment.
You will develop the self-confidence to communicate orally as well as on paper, to work effectively in a group, to organise and plan your work and to find solutions to problems by critical, logical and creative thinking. Consequently our graduates find work in diverse areas such as tourism, marketing, management, civil service, advertising and the media, teaching and banking.
The School of Modern Languages works with the University’s Careers Service to run an annual Employability Week, including an opportunity to network with recent graduates. We also collaborate on the Modern Languages careers blog, Careers Translated. The blog gives you access to a range of relevant jobs, training and work experience opportunities, as well as interviews with alumni and employers, and general advice.
Find out more about the career options for Modern Languages and Linguistics from Prospects: The UK's Official Careers Website.
What our graduates go on to do: employment and further study choices
See what our recent graduates went on to do and view graduate destinations statistics. These statistics are based on what graduates were doing on a specific date, approximately six months after graduation. Take a look at the most recent data available for our graduates.
The destination data is available in varying levels, beginning with the University and moving through Faculty and School down to individual course reports. This final level may give you some useful ideas about possible options after your course or a course you are considering.
96% of our 2017 UK-domiciled UG/PG graduates progressed to employment or further study within six months of graduating.
85.5% of our graduates are in graduate level employment or further study within six months of graduating.
We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through an initiative called ncl+. This enables you to develop personal, employability and enterprise skills and to give you the edge in the employment market after you graduate.
Tuition fees for 2020 entry are not yet available.
2019 entry:
£9,250
For programmes where you can spend a year on a work placement or studying abroad,you will receive a significant fee reduction for that year.
Some of our degrees involve additional costs which are not covered by your tuition fees.
Please note:
The maximum fee that we are permitted to charge for UK students is set by the UK government.
As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee to increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, subject to government regulations on fee increases and in line with inflation.
See more information on all aspects of student finance relating to Newcastle University.
Tuition fees for 2020 entry are not yet available.
2019 entry:
£9,250 You will pay the same tuition fees as UK students for the duration of your course.
For programmes where you can spend a year on a work placement or studying abroad,you will receive a significant fee reduction for that year.
Some of our degrees involve additional costs which are not covered by your tuition fees.
Please note:
As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee to increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, subject to government regulations on fee increases and in line with inflation.
See more information on all aspects of student finance relating to Newcastle University.
We also offer International Family Discounts which are available for all international students with a close family member who has graduated from or is now studying at Newcastle University.
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