Languages degrees with a Foundation Year (Stream A - Linguistics, and Language combinations with English)

If you have the potential to study at degree level, but you don’t meet the entry requirements, a foundation year can bridge the gap – laying the groundwork for entry into Year 1. The modules you’ll study are designed to build your confidence and bring you up to speed for the rest of your chosen degree. So, as well as the Academic Practice module, which helps develop your study skills for learning at degree-level, you’ll also do three humanities modules. Once you have successfully passed your foundation year you will progress directly onto Year 1 of your linked honours degree. For information o

IELTS score required for international students 5.5 overall with no individual element below 5.5 There’s further information for international students on our international website if you’re applying with non-UK

September 2025

UCAS equal consideration deadline at 6:00pm UK time.

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