BA History and Modern Languages
Entry requirements
A level: A*AA IB: 41-42 points, with 776 at Higher Level . To apply to any of our Colleges for History and Modern Languages, you will need A level/IB Higher Level (or the equivalent) in: History the language you want to study (if you will not be studying it from scratch) If you’re not taking History but are able to demonstrate that you have developed other, equivalent skills by taking other relevant subjects, or through independent subject exploration, you should contact the admissions office of your shortlisted Colleges for advice. If you’re not taking a modern language at A Level or IB Higher Level, you can apply for all options except French. You will study your chosen language ‘ab initio’ (from scratch).
About this course
BA (Hons) in History and Modern Languages, a Modern Languages and History degree focusing on cultural studies and global historical contexts. Core topics include Research Methods. This four-year course includes a compulsory third year spent abroad studying, teaching, or completing an internship, during which students produce a study abroad project. The first year covers an introductory paper on literature, history, film, and philosophy, alongside a History Outline paper spanning ancient to twentieth-century societies. The second year builds on this with a language-related paper, a History topic paper, and further options including a History Research Project or translation theory. In the final year, students undertake advanced language work alongside three specialised papers in Modern Languages and History.
Modules
- one introductory paper about the literature, history, film and philosophy of the country where your language is spoken
- one History Outline paper on a selection of topics ranging from ancient and medieval societies to the twentieth-century world
- one paper related to your language, such as literature, history, linguistics, film, art or thought
- one topic paper in History
- one further paper from either Modern Languages or a History Research Project
- literature
- history
- linguistics
- film
- thought
- art
- philosophy
- translation theory
- an introduction to a language culture you haven't studied before
- go abroad to study, teach or work as an intern in a country where your chosen language is spoken
- research and write a study abroad project, normally on a topic related to the history of the country you’re staying in
- continue with advanced language work
- take 3 specialised papers in Modern Languages and History, from a range of topics, areas and periods