Modern Languages and International Relations
Newcastle University
UCAS Code: TL12 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Newcastle University
UCAS Code: TL12 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
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.
Access to HE Diploma
Evidence of study in the relevant languages to a suitable level is required.
If you offer a Level 3 Extended Project Qualification, we will vary our offer to recognise this. The EPQ can be in any topic.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
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.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
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.
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.
Scottish Higher
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.
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About this course
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.
The Uni
Main Site (Newcastle)
School of Modern Languages
What students say
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Iberian studies
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Politics
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After graduation
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French studies
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Iberian studies
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Top job areas of graduates
It's often said there's a shortage of modern language graduates, and graduates from Spanish courses have a lot of options available to them when they complete their courses. In 2015, nearly 1300 UK graduates got degrees in Spanish and the subject is seeing its popularity increase. About one in five got jobs overseas — often as English teachers. If you want to put your degree to work in the UK, teacher training is a common option, and businesses see Spanish-speaking countries as important markets, leading to graduate opportunities in marketing, human resources, sales and project management. But remember — whilst employers say they rate graduates who have more than one language, you need to have them as part of a whole package of good skills.
Politics
What are graduates doing after six months?
This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.
Top job areas of graduates
The numbers of people taking politics degrees fell sharply last year and we'll keep an eye on this one - it can't really be because of graduates getting poor outcomes as politics grads do about as well as graduates on average. Most politics or international relations graduates don't actually go into politics - although many do, as activists, fundraisers and researchers. Jobs in local and central government are also important. Other popular jobs include marketing and PR, youth and community work, finance roles, HR and academic research (you usually need a postgraduate degree to get into research). Because so many graduates get jobs in the civil service, a lot of graduates find themselves in London after graduating. Politics is a very popular postgraduate subject, and so about one in five politics graduates go on to take another course - usually a one-year Masters - after they finish their degrees.
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French studies
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Iberian studies
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£34k
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Politics
The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.
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£31k
£36k
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.
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