BA Modern Languages [R991]

Academic Year 2026/2027 September 2026 Start

Campus Aberystwyth

Single Honours scheme - available from 2025/2026

Duration 4 years

Award Eligiblity
Standard Awards Excellence Scholarship;

Aberystwyth University Standard Awards

  • Entrance Scholarship / Merit Award
  • Sports Bursary
  • Music Bursary
  • International Excellence Scholarship
  • Residential Bursary
  • Aberystwyth Bursary
  • Care Leaver Bursary

Part 1 Rules

Year 1 Options

PATHWAY A: Students taking two languages at Non-Beginners level and a third at Beginners level choose 80 credits of NON-BEGINNERS language modules and 40 credits of BEGINNERS language modules.

Year 1 Options

PATHWAY B: Students who have studied one language to A level (or equivalent) choose 40 credits of NON-BEGINNERS language modules and 40 credits of BEGINNERS language modules PLUS a further 40 credits of language pathway specific or EL modules, which can include a Beginners Language.

Year 1 Options

PATHWAY C: Students taking two languages at Non-Beginners level choose 80 credits of NON-BEGINNERS language modules. Students take a further 40 credits of language pathway specific or EL modules, which can include a Beginners Language.

Year 1 Options

PATHWAY D: Students taking two language at Beginners level choose 80 credits of BEGINNERS language modules PLUS a further 40 credits of language pathway specific or EL modules, which should not include any further Beginners Language modules:

Year 1 Options

PATHWAY E: Students who have studied the language to A-level (or equivalent) choose 40 credits of NON-BEGINNERS language modules PLUS another 80 credits of language pathway specific or EL modules.

Year 1 Options

PATHWAY F: Students taking the language at Beginners level choose 40 credits of BEGINNERS language modules PLUS another 80 credits of language pathway specific or EL modules.

Year 1 Options

NON-BEGINNERS language modules:

Semester 1
FR11900

French Language (Non-Beginners)

GE11900

German Language (Non-Beginners)

SP11900

Spanish Language (Non-Beginners)

Semester 2
FR11940

French Language (Non-Beginners)

GE11940

German Language (Non-Beginners)

SP11940

Spanish Language (Non-Beginners)

Year 1 Options

BEGINNERS language modules:

Semester 1
FR11700

French Language (Beginners)

GE11700

German Language (Beginners)

IT11700

Italian Language (Beginners)

SP11700

Spanish Language (Beginners)

Semester 2
FR11740

French Language (Beginners)

GE11740

German Language (Beginners)

IT11740

Italian Language (Beginners)

SP11740

Spanish Language (Beginners)

Year 1 Options

Semester 1
EL10000

Study and Research Skills in Modern Languages

EL10500

Introduction to European Film

EL10800

Language, Culture, and Identity in Europe

FR11100

Introduction to French Studies

GE10920

Exploring German Cultural Identity

SP16100

Hispanic Civilization

Semester 2
EL10020

Study and Research Skills in Modern Languages

EL10520

Introduction to European Film

EL10820

Language, Culture, and Identity in Europe

FR11120

Introduction to French Studies

SP16120

Hispanic Civilization

Part 2 Rules

Year 2 Options

PATHWAY A and B: If taking two Major Languages and one Minor Language, choose 40 credits of INTERMEDIATE modules in each Major Language and 40 credits of Level 2 BEGINNERS (MINOR) language modules. If taking three Major languages choose a further 40 credits of INTERMEDIATE language modules. Students must take 40 credits in each of the three languages.

Year 2 Options

PATHWAY C and D: Choose two 40-credit modules from the language pathway specific modules. Students must continue with the language pathways followed in Level 1. You must also choose an additional 20 credits for each language pathway from the list of language pathway specific or EL modules made available at pre-registration.

Year 2 Options

PATHWAY E and F: Choose one 40-credit INTERMEDIATE language module from the language pathway specific modules. Students must continue with the language pathway followed in Level 1. Students must also choose EL22020 Research Project. You must also choose an additional 60 credits from the list of language pathway specific or EL modules made available at pre-registration.

Year 2 Options

INTERMEDIATE language modules:

Semester 1
FR22100

French Language (Intermediate)

GE22100

German Language (Intermediate)

IT22100

Italian Language (Intermediate)

SP22100

Spanish Language (Intermediate)

Semester 2
FR22140

French Language (Intermediate)

GE22140

German Language (Intermediate)

IT22140

Italian Language (Intermediate)

SP22140

Spanish Language (Intermediate)

Year 2 Options

BEGINNERS (MINOR) language modules:

Semester 1
FR21700

French Language (Beginners: Minor Language)

GE21700

German Language (Beginners: Minor Language)

IT21700

Italian Language (Beginners: Minor Language)

SP21700

Spanish Language (Beginners: Minor Language)

Semester 2
FR21740

French Language (Beginners: Minor Language)

GE21740

German Language (Beginners: Minor Language)

IT21740

Italian Language (Beginners: Minor Language)

SP21740

Spanish Language (Beginners: Minor Language)

Year 2 Options

FRENCH options:

Semester 1
FR27320

Voyage Et Litterature En France / Travel and Literature in France

Semester 2
EL29920

Introduction to Historical Linguistics: Languages in Europe

FR27220

Litterature fantastique, 18e-20e siecles / Fantastic literature, 18th-20th centuries

Year 2 Options

GERMAN options:

Semester 1
GE27220

German-speaking Refugees from National Socialism in the UK

GE29120

The Language of German Drama

Semester 2
EL29920

Introduction to Historical Linguistics: Languages in Europe

GE20420

Contemporary German Politics

Year 2 Options

ITALIAN options:

Semester 2
EL29920

Introduction to Historical Linguistics: Languages in Europe

IT21020

Rethinking late 20th Century Italy

Year 2 Options

SPANISH options:

Semester 1
SP20620

The Spanish Avant-Garde

SP26120

Spanish American Cinema

Semester 2
EL29920

Introduction to Historical Linguistics: Languages in Europe

SP25220

Spanish Cinema ii: New Tendencies

SP26020

Cuba in Revolution

Year 3 Core (120 Credits)

During your year abroad your registration will be:

Compulsory module(s).

Semester 1
ELS0000

Year Abroad Assessment

ELS0100

Year Abroad Assessment

Semester 2
ELS0060

Year Abroad Assessment

ELS0160

Year Abroad Assessment

Final Year Options

PATHWAY A and B: If taking two Major Languages and one Minor Language, choose 40 credits of ADVANCED modules in each Major Language and 40 credits of Level 3 INTERMEDIATE language modules. If taking three Major languages choose a further 40 credits of ADVANCED language modules. Students must take 40 credits in each of the three languages.

Final Year Options

PATHWAY C and D: Choose two 40-credit modules from the language pathway specific modules. Students must continue with the language pathways followed in Level 2. You must also choose an additional 20 credits for each language pathway from the list of language pathway specific or EL modules made available at pre-registration.

Final Year Options

PATHWAY E and F: Choose one 40-credit ADVANCED language modules from the language pathway specific modules. Students must continue with the language pathway followed in Level 2. Students must also choose EL30040 Dissertation. You must also choose an additional 40 credits from the list of language pathway specific or EL modules made available at pre-registration.

Final Year Options

ADVANCED language modules:

Semester 1
FR33400

French Language (Advanced)

GE33400

German Language (Advanced)

IT33400

Italian Language (Advanced)

SP33400

Spanish Language (Advanced)

Semester 2
FR33440

French Language (Advanced)

GE33440

German Language (Advanced)

IT33440

Italian Language (Advanced)

SP33440

Spanish Language (Advanced)

Final Year Options

INTERMEDIATE (MINOR) language modules:

Semester 1
FR33200

French Language (Intermediate: Minor Language)

GE33200

German Language (Intermediate: Minor Language)

IT33200

Italian Language (Intermediate: Minor Language)

SP33200

Spanish Language (Intermediate: Minor Language)

Semester 2
FR33240

French Language (Intermediate: Minor Language)

GE33240

German Language (Intermediate: Minor Language)

IT33240

Italian Language (Intermediate: Minor Language)

SP33240

Spanish Language (Intermediate: Minor Language)

Final Year Options

FRENCH options:

Semester 1
FR37320

Voyage Et Litterature En France / Travel and Literature in France

Semester 2
EL39920

Introduction to Historical Linguistics: Languages in Europe

FR37220

Litterature fantastique, 18e-20e siecles / Fantastic literature, 18th-20th centuries

Final Year Options

GERMAN options:

Semester 1
GE37220

German-speaking Refugees from National Socialism in the UK

GE39120

The Language of German Drama

Semester 2
EL39920

Introduction to Historical Linguistics: Languages in Europe

GE30320

Contemporary German Politics

Final Year Options

ITALIAN options:

Semester 2
EL39920

Introduction to Historical Linguistics: Languages in Europe

IT31020

Rethinking late 20th Century Italy

Final Year Options

SPANISH options:

Semester 1
SP35120

Reading Late 19th Century Literature

Semester 2
EL39920

Introduction to Historical Linguistics: Languages in Europe

SP35220

Spanish Cinema ii: New Tendencies

SP36020

Cuba in Revolution

Final Year Options

PATHWAY E and F: Choose EL30040 Dissertation

Semester 1
EL30000

Dissertation (Single Honours)

Semester 2
EL30040

Dissertation (Single Honours)