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This course is open for Clearing applications.
Proficiency in modern languages could help you to gain a competitive edge in the global jobs market. In both the private and public sectors there is demand for professionals with strong language skills who can work in culturally diverse environments.
More than 75 million people speak French as their native language. French is also one of the official languages in Canada, Belgium, and Switzerland and is spoken widely across the North African countries of Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia, and is one of the six official languages of the United Nations. On this degree you will be absorbed into the everyday use of foreign languages as our multi-cultural community includes academics from all over the world, British, exchange and international students, and foreign language assistants.
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4 years full-time, with a period of residence abroad year
Megan"The Languages Department are so enthusiastic and make all of us feel welcome and comfortable. For me, the range of topics studied in lessons is great, I think we study a broad range of cultural aspects as well as language aspects."
BA (Hons) French with Italian (Now: BA (Hons) French (with a modern language))
This course places language learning within the wider context of French studies including culture, society, literature, film and history. Language units emphasise communicating effectively and developing transferable skills such as translating, interpreting and interview techniques, with practical language classes embracing speaking, listening, reading and writing.
The modern languages available to you are:
Modern Standard Arabic:
The demand for studying Arabic continues to rise as economic opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa flourish. Arabic is spoken as the first language for over 200 million people, and is the official language of 22 countries (bbc.co.uk). The demand for studying Arabic has recently grown due to increased economic opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa, and with a low supply of Arabic-speakers in the Western world, it’s certainly a language worth learning.
Mandarin Chinese:
Mandarin is the official language of the People’s Republic of China, with over 800 million speakers (bbc.co.uk). Speaking Mandarin will allow you to communicate with millions of people around the world. In business, people who speak Mandarin have a distinct advantage with the Chinese market, as it is easier to develop all-important relationships when you can speak the language. Whether it’s visiting the Far East or even taking a trip to Manchester’s Chinatown, studying Mandarin provides a portal into an incredible language and culture steeped in history.
Japanese:
Manga, Anime, J-Pop, J-Drama, Karaoke, Japanese cultural exports continue to explode across the Western world. What better way to understand and explore than by learning Japanese? The language is spoken by about 125 million people (bbc.co.uk), and so studying Japanese could give you that all important competitive edge in job interviews, business relationships, and cultural awareness. It also provides a unique gateway to other Asian languages and cultures.
Spanish:
Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages around the world both in terms of the numbers of speakers, and the global geographical spread. As a global language, Spanish is second only to Mandarin in terms of the number of the world's population who speak it as a first language. It has official status in 21 countries spanning Europe, Africa, North, Central and South America (Britishcouncil.org). Spanish has also emerged as the most important language for the UK in an analysis made by the British Council. It is also considered one the easiest languages to learn, and so give it a try and delve into a truly fascinating language and culture.
Whether you’ve already made your decision about what you want to study, or you’re just considering your options, there are lots of ways you can meet us and find out more about student life at Manchester Met.
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Your studies are supported by a department of committed and enthusiastic teachers and researchers, experts in their chosen field.
We often link up with external professionals too, helping to enhance your learning and build valuable connections to the working world.
Please note our entry requirements may differ slightly at Clearing. Please call the Clearing helpline on +44 (0)161 247 3000 for more details.
UK and Channel Islands full-time foundation year fee: £9,250 per year for the foundation year. This tuition fee is agreed subject to UK government policy and parliamentary regulation and may increase each academic year in line with inflation or UK government policy for both new and continuing students.
EU and Non-EU international full-time foundation year fee: £18,500 per year. When progressing from the pre-degree foundation year to the linked degree. Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course providing you complete it in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study)
Full-time fee: £9,250 per year. This tuition fee is agreed subject to UK government policy and parliamentary regulation and may increase each academic year in line with inflation or UK government policy for both new and continuing students.
Full-time fee: £18,500 per year. Tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your course providing you complete it in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).
A degree typically comprises 360 credits, a DipHE 240 credits, a CertHE 120 credits, and an integrated masters 480 credits. The tuition fee for the placement year for those courses that offer this option is £1,850, subject to inflationary increases based on government policy and providing you progress through the course in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study). The tuition fee for the study year abroad for those courses that offer this option is £1,385, subject to inflationary increases based on government policy and providing you progress through the course in the normal timeframe (no repeat years or breaks in study).
Optional estimate: £400
All of the books required for the course are available from the library. The University also has PC labs and a laptop loan service. However, many students choose to buy some of the core textbooks for the course and/or a laptop. Students may also need to print their assignments and other documents. Campus printing costs start from 5p per page. Estimated costs are £300 for a laptop and up to £100 each year for books and printing.
Optional estimate: £18
No costs. However, DBS certification may be occasionally needed for projects requiring research students to work with children – the cost for a standard check is £18 (in 2023).
Optional estimate: £2000
Period of Residence Abroad (Year 3). £200 (cost of living) per month for mainland Europe - Period of Residence Abroad is expected to last 10 months = £2,000. Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to engaging with the Turing programme, the UK government scheme to support students to study and work abroad. All study abroad opportunities are subject to application, international travel restrictions and availability.
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Money MattersA language focused degree allows you to learn many transferable skills that can be used in a multitude of jobs. Teaching, translation and interpreting are popular pathways, but languages graduates are also sought after in many different industries, with recent graduates being offered positions in a variety of different sectors both in the UK and abroad.
Being a French speaker can open graduate employment opportunities at many organisations, the United Nations, the International Criminal Court, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, the OECD, the African Union, the Council of Europe, the European Union, NATO, or the International Olympic Committee, to name a few. There are also many international businesses who seek graduates with French language skills, such as in consulting (e.g. CapGemini), finance (e.g. Société Générale, BNP Paribas, Banque de France) and in wider industrial sectors (e.g. Edf, Airbus, Alstom).
Adding a second language, whatever you choose it to be, makes you stand out in applications. The economic, business and diplomatic opportunities provided by the languages we offer will give you a competitive edge in the jobs market.
There is also the opportunity to engage in further study and professional training, for example some of our graduates go on to study on our MA Applied Linguistics, which has two specialisms one in English language and one in TESOL.
You can apply for this course through Clearing.
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