Finnish and Portuguese
BA (Hons)
University College London
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| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £29000 | £27500 | £36000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £26000 - £32000 | £22500 - £36000 | £29000 - £43000 |
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| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £24479 | £24519 | £28998 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20803 - £27892 | £19060 - £31587 | £21745 - £38932 |
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Course Description
The four-year BA Finnish and Portuguese is a joint honours programme split equally between your two languages. You will take modules not only in language (speaking, listening, reading, writing and translation) but also in cultural topics including literature, history, film, linguistics, politics and other relevant field designed to complement your language learning. With a wide variety of modules on offer, you will be able to tailor your modern languages degree to your areas of interest. You will spend a Year Abroad in the third year, split between two countries where your languages are spoken.
The Finnish language is a member of the Uralic language family, which also includes Estonian and Hungarian. Studying Finnish at SSEES (UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies) provides an excellent opportunity to gain excellent language skills and a profound knowledge of Finnish culture, history, society and literature that will prepare you for a wide variety of careers in Europe.
Portuguese is taught in the Department of Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies at UCL, allowing the study of Portuguese language and culture beyond Europe, with expertise ranging from Renaissance Portugal to Modernist Brazil and Lusophone Africa. Modules will include the study of literature, history and film.
UCL Is ranked 3rd in the UK for Modern Languages in the 2018 QS World Rankings and offers outstanding opportunities to language students and graduates.
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Finnish and Portuguese, BA (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
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Example below based on all graduates of Finnish and Portuguese BA (Hons) at University College London
| 35% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 15% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 15% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 10% | Finance Professionals |
| 10% | |
| 10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 5% | Legal professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
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Qualification requirements
ABB to include a foreign language. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme
Pass in Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 30 credits at Distinction, 12 credits at Merit and 3 credits at Pass, all from Level 3 units. Please note, where subject specific requirements are stipulated at A level we may review your Access to HE syllabus to ensure you meet the subject specific requirements prior to a final decision being communicated.
ABB at Advanced Highers to include a foreign language (AB at Advanced Higher and BBB at Higher)
A score of 16 points in three higher level subjects to include a foreign language, with no score lower than 5. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme
Successful completion of the WBQ Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate plus 2 GCE A-Levels at grades ABB, to include a foreign language
D3,M1,M1 in three Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects to include a foreign language
English Language at grade B or 6, plus Mathematics at grade C or 5.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
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- 5.5
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Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Finnish and Portuguese, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
Costs
Tuition Fees Finnish and Portuguese BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £23300 | year 1 |
| International | £23300 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Average student cost of living in London
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
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Student composition of University College London
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Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 21430
- postgraduates:
- 19765
- Total:
- 41195
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