BA Modern Languages / International Relations

Why study Modern Languages / International Relations at Aberystwyth University? You can study your choice of languages from beginners' or advanced level - choose from French, German, Spanish and Italian. Beginners will follow an intensive course in the first year. You will typically receive 5.5 hours of linguistic and grammar classes per week. The Department of Modern Languages is a relatively small and close-knit department, which means that you will benefit from our unique approach to language development. All of our language tutors are native speakers or experts in the relevant target language. Your year abroad will be spent in a country related to your chosen language. You can choose to study at one of our partnered universities, undertake a paid or unpaid work placement, or a combination of the two. As a student in the Department of International Politics, you will study in the world's first department of international politics - founded in 1919 after the First World War to help the world understand the world. The Department of International Politics provides many opportunities to take part in extra curricular activities during the course. A highlight of the course for many students is the renowned Crisis Games - a role playing exercise in political, economic and diplomatic manoeuvre, developing your negotiation, communication, critical thinking, teamwork and problem-solving skills. All of the lecturers in the Department of Modern Languages are qualified to PhD level and are research active specialists in their chosen field. We also employ highly qualified and experienced language tutors, and native-speakers, who will ensure that your learning is of the highest possible quality and who will provide you with constant support through your years of study. Lecturers in the Department of International Politics are all research active and qualified to PhD level, and most also have a PGCHE.

IELTS 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component

International students: £19,190 per year

UK students: £9,790 per year

UK/Home: £9,790 per year

International: £19,190 per year

September

UCAS equal-consideration deadline

• Aberystwyth, United Kingdom