Modern Languages (Triple Subject)
UCAS code T900
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 4 years
- Start date and application deadlines
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- Start date
About this course
If you are a good linguist and want to achieve a high level of proficiency in several languages, our flagship multi-language programme is ideal for you.
Introduction
This programme allows you to develop language skills (whether from beginner or A-level standard) of three or more target languages to, at least two of them to a range between C1 and C2 of the CEFR scale, or strong B2 to C1 in the case of Chinese and Basque, and a third language to at least B2 level of the CEFR scale. This programme also introduces you to a range of aspects of the target languages from linguistics through historical, cultural and transnational study (including literature and film) to practical, digital and mediation skills such as translation and interpreting. Students taking this programme will also enhance their understanding of aspects of life and culture in at least two countries in which the target languages are spoken as well as developing their proficiency in the target languages, their intercultural and transnational awareness and communication abilities, and their practical and interpersonal employability skills.
What you'll learn
- The ability to communicate appropriately, fluently and accurately in a number of personal and professional contexts in your chosen languages
- Linguistic principles required to analyse the your chosen languages
- Detailed study of literary and other cultural texts and contexts to develop a broad knowledge and critical understanding of the cultures, communities and societies in which your chosen languages are spoken
- The ability to contextualise a broad range of materials in written and spoken languages
- Analytic engagement with texts
- Oral and written presentation skills in both your native language and your languages of choice
Course content
Discover what you'll learn, what you'll study, and how you'll be taught and assessed.
Year One
This programme works on a pathway basis. As a student, you will take one of three pathways in year one. All pathways are made up of 60 credits in each semester.
Pathway 1.
3 x advanced language modules (15 credits each)
1 x complementary module for 15 credits
Pathway 2.
2 x advanced language modules (15 credits each)
1 x beginners language module (15 credits)
1 x complementary language module for 15 credits
Pathway 3.
1 x advanced language module (15 credits)
2 x beginners language modules (15 credits each)
1 x complementary module for 15 credits.
Students must take a complementary module from a different, relevant language area in each semester.
Chinese should normally only be taken alongside two advanced languages (i.e. Chinese cannot be taken concurrently with a second beginners’ language).
Only students that have achieved an A at A level in their advanced language are eligible to take pathway 3 (two beginners languages).
HISP120 and HISP121 are complementary modules for Basque, Catalan and Portuguese, as well as Spanish. However, students cannot take both HISP120 and HISP121.
Basque and Catalan should normally be taken alongside advanced Spanish.
You may not take more than one of Basque, Catalan and Portuguese.
Modules
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Year two
Year two is comprised of five pathway options, depending on your study choices in year one. All pathways are made up of 60 credits in each semester.
Pathway 1.
3 x advanced language modules (15 credits each)
1 x complementary module for 15 credits
Pathway 2.
2 x advanced language modules (15 credits each)
1 x post-beginners language module (15 credits)
1 x complementary module for 15 credits
Pathway 3.
1 x advanced language module (15 credits)
2 x post-beginners language modules (15 credits each)
1 x complementary module for 15 credits
Pathway 4.
2 x advanced language modules (15 credits each)
1 x beginners language module (15 credits)
1 x complementary module for 15 credits
Pathway 5.
1 x advanced language module (15 credits)
1 x post-beginners language module (15 credits)
1 x beginners language module (15 credits)
1 x complementary module for 15 credits
If you choose to take either pathway 4 or 5 in your second year (and take up a new language from scratch), you must continue this language into your final year. You will not be able to spend part of your Year Abroad in a country that relates to this beginner language.
Language modules must be taken in pairs across both semesters.
You must take a complementary module from a different, relevant language area in each semester.
MODL200 is subject to a suitable placement being sourced.
ALGY112 is a pre-requisite for ALGY285.
Modules
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Year Abroad (Year three)
Students are required to split their year abroad between two relevant language areas or countries. Depending on your choice of language, students can opt for one or two out of three pathways:
- Pathway 1, a course of study at a recognized academic institution
- Pathway 2, work as a BCLA English-Language teaching assistant
- Pathway 3, independent work placement.
You will complete assessment tasks appropriate to your Year Abroad placement, either producing one or more pieces of work in the target language or completing modules at your host university.
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Year four
Year four is comprised of three pathway options, depending on your previous study choices. All pathways are made up of 60 credits in each semester.
Pathway 1.
3 x advanced language modules (15 credits each)
1 x complementary module for 15 credits
Pathway 2.
2 x advanced language modules (15 credits each)
1 x post-beginners language module (15 credits)
1 x complementary module for 15 credits
Pathway 3.
2 x advanced language module (15 credits)
2 x complementary module for 15 credits
Students must take a complementary module from a different, relevant language area in each semester.
MODL311 is a pre-requisite for MODL312. Students taking MODL311 and MODL312 must do so in different languages.
Students may only take one of MODL326, MODL304 and MODL328.
ALGY112 is a pre-requisite to ALGY285.
MODL307 is a ‘year-long’ module and represents 15 credits on each semester.
Modules
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Teaching and assessment
How you'll learn
You will be taught in a mixture of formal lectures, seminars and small group tutorials where a friendly environment prevails and great attention is paid to giving feedback on assessed work.
In language classes, we make every effort to ensure that we have a small number of students compared to competitor institutions, which means that academic staff are able to support students to achieve their full potential. All language modules involve continuous assessment such as oral presentations, listening tests and grammar tests as well as exams. Tuition takes place in small groups with first-language speakers playing a prominent part and includes a range of skills such as listening, writing, speaking, interpreting and translation.
Students are also expected to make regular use of our fully-refurbished Language Lounge to enhance their own study. We encourage our students to become independent learners, and support them through our dedicated library resources in the Sydney Jones Library which is open 24-hour in term time. We also make extensive use of our virtual learning environment VITAL where students can complete structured tasks outside the classroom.
How you're assessed
Performance throughout the year is carefully monitored and used to supplement examinations. For language, such a programme of continuous assessment involves evaluating performance in a variety of written and oral exercises. Other modules have a mix of essay and exam assessment. Our aim is always to assess by methods of evaluation appropriate to the skills being developed and to allow students to gain credit for good work done during the year.
Exams take place at two points in the academic year: at the end of semester one in January and at the end of the session in May, so that the workload is evenly distributed. As regards the final degree result, for language programmes, the second year’s work counts for 20%, the work done during the year abroad (foreign exams or extended essay or portfolio) counts for another 10%, and the final year’s work counts for 70%.
Liverpool Hallmarks
We have a distinctive approach to education, the Liverpool Curriculum Framework, which focuses on research-connected teaching, active learning, and authentic assessment to ensure our students graduate as digitally fluent and confident global citizens.
The Liverpool Curriculum framework sets out our distinctive approach to education. Our teaching staff support our students to develop academic knowledge, skills, and understanding alongside our graduate attributes:
- Digital fluency
- Confidence
- Global citizenship
Our curriculum is characterised by the three Liverpool Hallmarks:
- Research-connected teaching
- Active learning
- Authentic assessment
All this is underpinned by our core value of inclusivity and commitment to providing a curriculum that is accessible to all students.
Entry requirements
The qualifications and exam results you'll need to apply for this course.
| Qualification | Details |
|---|---|
| A levels |
BBC (including Relevant Language: B) |
| BTEC Level 3 national extended diploma |
DDM plus B required in either French, German, Spanish or Italian. . |
| BTEC combinations |
BTEC National Diploma DM plus A Level grade B in either French, German, Spanish or Italian. BTEC National Extended Certificate M plus BB including A Level grade B in either French, German, Spanish or Italian |
| Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced |
C in the Welsh Baccalaureate, plus BB at A level to include a language at A Level grade B in either French, German, Spanish or Italian. |
| Access |
Pass relevant Access to HE Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits with 27 at Distinction and 18 at Merit. A relevant language is required at A level |
Course options
Studying with us means you can tailor your degree to suit you. Here's what is available on this course.
Global opportunities
University of Liverpool students can choose from an exciting range of study placements at partner universities worldwide.
Year abroad
Broaden your world by spending an additional year of study at a partner university abroad following your second year of study.
- Choose from up-to 26 countries
- Experience another way of life
- Inspire your future career or studies
- Improved prospects of earning a 2:1 or First
- More likely to earn higher salary
- More likely to be employed after graduating
Where can I spend a year abroad on this course?
- Australia
- Canada
- Hong Kong
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- South Korea
- USA
Language study
Every student at The University of Liverpool can study a language as part of, or alongside their degree. You can choose:
- A dedicated languages degree
- A language as a joint or major/minor degree
- Language modules (selected degrees)
- Language classes alongside your studies
Your experience
Teaching is delivered by the Department of Languages, Cultures and Film, who bring together experts in a wide range of disciplines. A cutting edge research programme and award-winning teaching provide great opportunities to study all aspects of language and culture within a global context.
Explore where you'll study
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Supporting your learning
From arrival to alumni, we’re with you all the way:
- Careers and employability support, including help with career planning, understanding the job market and strengthening your networking skills
- A dedicated student services team can help you get assistance with your studies, help with health and wellbeing, and access to financial advice
- Confidential counselling and support to help students with personal problems affecting their studies and general wellbeing
- Support for students with differing needs from the Disability advice and guidance team. They can identify and recommend appropriate support provisions for you.
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Careers and employability
Studying Modern Languages goes beyond preparing students for a specific career, as the skills learned offer many possibilities. The Higher Education Statistics Agency consistently records high employment levels for language graduates.
You will be equipped for graduate opportunities requiring competence in languages, breadth of outlook, sympathetic understanding of other cultures, efficient selection and deployment of information from written sources, critical and evaluative judgements and excellent standards of literacy.
We are justifiably proud of our excellent record on graduate employment. Our graduates go on to careers in all sectors worldwide. These include:
- Media
- Industry and commerce
- Finance
- Local and central government
- Translation
- Interpreting
- Teaching in schools and universities.