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BA Linguistics and Modern Languages
at Bangor University

Bangor, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 15,750
Country Rank#59
Duration48 Months
Score

Program Overview

Studying linguistics will enable you to learn about, understand and interpret many aspects of human language. On this Linguistics and Modern Languages joint honours degree, you will study the ‘science’ behind language, including possible sounds used in speech and their combination (phonetics, phonology), how words are built up morphology), what distinguishes sentences from just strings of words (syntax), meaning (semantics and pragmatics), the effect that society, culture and norms have upon language use (sociolinguistics) and how languages change over time. You will also study the acquisition and use of language. On this Linguistics and Modern Languages course you will also develop advanced skills in a modern language, and specialised insights into the culture, society and history that go with it.

Linguistics is the study of how language works and how and why language is used. Linguists look at how people learn, understand and speak language. Linguistics has a theoretical dimension but also an applied dimension – such as language technology, language policy and language in education. You will also have the opportunity to learn about the ways in which different languages are different or similar in terms of their grammar, how society and language go hand-in-hand, and the functions and status that different languages have across the world.

Studying one or more modern languages gives you the practical skills of learning a language, while also letting you explore the cultural, historical and social aspects of speakers of different languages worldwide. In addition to the language learning that takes place in the classroom, there are lots of exciting opportunities for you to boost your language skills and increase your cultural awareness thanks to extra-curricular activities.

Course Content
Year 1 Modules

Compulsory Modules

Semester 1
- QXL-1110: Introduction to Language (20)
40 credits from:
- LZF-1001: Advanced French 1 (20) (Semester 1) or
  LCF-1001: Ffrangeg Uwch 1 (20) (Semester 1)
- LZG-1001: Advanced German 1 (20) (Semester 1)
- LZI-1001: Advanced Italian 1 (20) (Semester 1)
- LZS-1001: Advanced Spanish 1 (20) (Semester 1) or
  LCS-1001: Sbaeneg Uwch 1 (20) (Semester 1)
- LZF-1002: Advanced French 2 (20) (Semester 2) or
  LCF-1002: Ffrangeg Uwch 2 (20) (Semester 2)
- LZG-1002: Advanced German 2 (20) (Semester 2)
- LZI-1002: Advanced Italian 2 (20) (Semester 2)
- LZS-1002: Advanced Spanish 2 (20) (Semester 2) or
  LCS-1002: Sbaeneg Uwch 2 (20) (Semester 2)
- LZC-1003: Chinese for Beginners 1 (20) (Semester 1)
- LZF-1003: French for Beginners I (20) (Semester 1) or
  LCF-1003: Ffrangeg i Ddechreuwyr I (20) (Semester 1)
- LZG-1003: German for Beginners I (20) (Semester 1)
- LZI-1003: Italian for Beginners I (20) (Semester 1)
- LZS-1003: Spanish Begin./Intermed. 1 (20) (Semester 1) or
  LCS-1003: Sbaeneg i Ddechreuwyr 1 (20) (Semester 1)
- LZC-1004: Chinese for Beginners 2 (20) (Semester 2)
- LZF-1004: French for Beginners II (20) (Semester 2) or
  LCF-1004: Ffrangeg i Ddechreuwyr II (20) (Semester 2)
- LZG-1004: German for Beginners II (20) (Semester 2)
- LZI-1004: Italian for Beginners II (20) (Semester 2)
- LZS-1004: Spanish Begin./Intermed. 2 (20) (Semester 2) or
  LCS-1004: Sbaeneg i Ddechreuwyr 2 (20) (Semester 2)
Optional Modules

20 credits from:
- QCL-1018: Disgrifio Iaith (20) (Semester 2)
- QXL-1110: Introduction to Language (20) (Semester 1)
- QXL-1112: Language, Literature & Culture (20) (Semester 2)
- QCB-1113: Iaith a Chymdeithas (20) (Semester 1) or
  QXL-1113: Language and Society (20) (Semester 1)
- LXE-1600: Transnational Cultures (20) (Semester 2)
- LXE-1700: Creating National Histories (20) (Semester 1)
40 credits from:
- QCL-1018: Disgrifio Iaith (20) (Semester 2)
- QXL-1020: Intro to English Grammar (20) (Semester 2)
- QXL-1112: Language, Literature & Culture (20) (Semester 2)
- QXL-1113: Language and Society (20) (Semester 1) or
  QCB-1113: Iaith a Chymdeithas (20) (Semester 1)
- QXL-1115: Intro to Phonetics & Phonology (20) (Semester 1)
- QXL-1116: Introduction to Meaning (20) (Semester 2)
Year 2 Modules

Compulsory Modules

Semester 1
- QXL-2235: Introduction to Bilingualism (20)
40 credits from:
- LZC-2040: Chinese Language Skills (40) (Semester 1 + 2)
- LZF-2040: French Language Skills (40) (Semester 1 + 2) or
  LCF-2040: Sgiliau Iaith Ffrangeg (40) (Semester 1 + 2)
- LZG-2040: Gegenwartssprache I (40) (Semester 1 + 2)
- LZI-2040: Italian Language 1 (40) (Semester 1 + 2)
- LZS-2040: Spanish Language 1 (40) (Semester 1 + 2) or
  LCS-2040: Iaith Sbaeneg 1 (40) (Semester 1 + 2)
Optional Modules

40 credits from:
- QXL-2201: Sounds and Sound Systems (20) (Semester 2)
- QXL-2202: Meaning, Mind and Truth (20) (Semester 1)
- QXL-2204: Morphosyntax (20) (Semester 1)
- QXL-2222: History of English (20) (Semester 1)
- QCL-2245: Ieithyddiaeth Gymraeg (20) (Semester 1)
- QXL-2250: Functions of Discourse (20) (Semester 2)
- QXL-2253: English Teaching in Classroom (20) (Semester 2)
- QCL-2271: Amrywiaeth yn y Gymraeg (20) (Semester 2)
20 credits from:
- LXG-2008: The German Film (20) (Semester 2)
- LXG-2009: Dutch I (20) (Semester 1)
- LXI-2010: Making of the Italian Nation (20) (Semester 1)
- LXG-2013: The Divided Germany (20) (Semester 1 + 2)
- LXS-2024: History of Galicia (20) (Semester 2)
- LXE-2025: Reading Fantastic Literatures (20) (Semester 1)
- LXS-2028: Galician I (20) (Semester 1)
- LXS-2033: The Cinema of Spain (20) (Semester 2)
- LXF-2104: French Cinema 1895-1950 (20) (Semester 1)
- LXF-2105: Race and Immigration in France (20) (Semester 2)
- LXC-2200: Contemporary Chinese Studies (20) (Semester 1)
- QXL-2253: English Teaching in Classroom (20) (Semester 2)
Year 3 Modules

Compulsory Modules

40 credits from:
- LZC-3040: Advance Chinese Lang Skills (40) (Semester 1 + 2)
- LZF-3040: French Lang. Skills (3 Major) (40) (Semester 1 + 2) or
  LCF-3040: Sgiliau Iaith Ffrang. -3 Iaith (40) (Semester 1 + 2)
- LZG-3040: Gegenwartssprache II (3 Major) (40) (Semester 1 + 2)
- LZI-3040: Italian Language 2 (3 Major) (40) (Semester 1 + 2)
- LZS-3040: Spanish Language 2 (3 Major) (40) (Semester 1 + 2) or
  LCS-3040: Iaith Sbaeneg 2 (3 Iaith) (40) (Semester 1 + 2)
Optional Modules

60 credits from:
- QXL-3303: Introduction to Speech Languag (20) (Semester 2)
- QXL-3304: Language Contact & Bilinguals (20) (Semester 2)
- QXL-3308: First and Second Language Sent (20) (Semester 2)
- QXL-3313: EFL Theory (20) (Semester 2)
- QXL-3317: Child Language Acquisition (20) (Semester 2)
- QXL-3320: SLA and Language Teaching (20) (Semester 2)
- QXL-3325: Speech Science (20) (Semester 2)
- QXL-3329: Teaching EFL (20) (Semester 1 + 2)
- QXL-3341: Dissertation (40) (Semester 1 + 2) or
  QCB-3341: Traethawd Hir/Dissertation (40) (Semester 1 + 2)
- QXL-3343: Language and Communication (20) (Semester 1)
- QXL-3344: Multimodal Text Analysis (20) (Semester 1)
- QXL-3347: Language Change (20) (Semester 2)
- QXL-3349: Psycholinguistics (20) (Semester 1)
- QCL-3370: Agweddau ar Ddwyieithrwydd (20) (Semester 1)
- QXL-3375: Historical Linguistics (20) (Semester 1)
20 credits from:
- LXI-3011: Adaptations in European Cinema (20) (Semester 1 + 2)
- LXS-3018: Reading Contemporary Galician (20) (Semester 2)
- LXI-3023: The Other Italies (20) (Semester 2)
- LXS-3034: Spain through its Writers (20) (Semester 1)
- LXG-3036: Performing Germany (20) (Semester 1)
- LXE-3101: Approaching Translation (10) (Semester 2) or
  LCE-3101: Trin a Thrafod Cyfieithu (10) (Semester 2)
- LXE-3103: Wales: A European Contact Zone (20) (Semester 2)
- LXF-3106: French Cinema since 1960 (20) (Semester 2)
- LXF-3112: Bande Dessinee & Adaptation (20) (Semester 1)
- LXE-3200: Press Dossier (20) (20) (Semester 1 + 2) or
  LCE-3200: Astudio'r Cyfryngau (20) (Semester 1 + 2)
- LXC-3300: Key topics in Chinese Studies (20) (Semester 1 + 2)
- LXE-3400: Joint Hons Diss (English) (10) (Semester 1 + 2) or
  LCE-3400: Traethawd Hir Cyd-A (Cym) (10) (Semester 1 + 2)
- LXE-3444: Joint Hons Diss (Target Lang) (10) (Semester 1 + 2)
Entry Requirement
Offers are tariff based, 96 - 112 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.:
- A Levels (including grade C in relevant modern language). No language required for language-beginners' pathway .
- International Baccalaureate Diploma (including grade H5 in relevant modern language. H5 in English Literature or English Language preferred). No language required for language-beginners' pathway.
- BTEC National/Extended Diploma and Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma**: MMM - DMM
- City & Guilds Advanced Technical/Extended Diploma: Case by case**
- Access**
- Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted
- T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis.
Fees & Scholarships
Home (UK) students
- The cost of a full-time undergraduate course is £9,000 per year
International (including EU) students
- International Tuition Fee For Full Year is £15,750
Career Prospect
Studying Modern Languages opens the door to a wide variety of careers. Some modern languages graduates work in teaching and translating. However, graduates on this type of course also embark upon successful careers in wide variety of areas. These include the civil service, business and commerce, industry and the media. The skills you learn whilst studying Modern Languages – cultural awareness, communication, accuracy, planning and logical analysis – are valued highly by employers from a wide variety of different sectors.

Cost Of Studying At Bangor University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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BA Linguistics and Modern Languages at Bangor University