Norwegian and Portuguese BA (Hons)
University College London
Key Course Facts
Course Description
The four-year BA Norwegian 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.
As well as learning Norwegian language (reading, writing, listening, speaking and translation) you will also take modules in linguistics and from a range of cultural options from the Scandinavian Studies Department. As the oldest Department of Scandinavian Studies in the UK, we offer a wide range of modules related to the Nordic world, from Scandinavian crime fiction to Viking poetry, from film and media studies to Nordic politics.
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.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 40 graduates of Norwegian and Portuguese BA (Hons) at University College London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Portuguese Language.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Portuguese Language courses of University College London
Salary
Salary of Graduates of Norwegian and Portuguese BA (Hons) at University College London
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Norwegian and Portuguese BA (Hons) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26000 | £26500 | £33000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £32000 | £22500 - £34500 | £25000 - £45000 |
All Portuguese Language courses of University College London
Salary of all UK Graduates of Portuguese Language
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23594 | £24422 | £27790 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20182 - £27295 | £18128 - £31514 | £20464 - £37311 |
All Portuguese Language courses of UK
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Norwegian and Portuguese, BA (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
All Portuguese Language courses of University College London
Current jobs
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Norwegian and Portuguese BA (Hons) at University College London
| 15% | Finance Professionals |
| 15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Customer service occupations |
| 10% | Media Professionals |
| 10% | Protective service occupations |
| 10% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Other Educational Professionals |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
All Portuguese Language courses of University College London
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)
-
- 6.5
- All other courses
-
- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
-
- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
-
- 5.5
- UPSCE
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Norwegian and Portuguese, BA (Hons).
Costs
Tuition Fees Norwegian 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)
University Rankings
Positions of University College London in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University College London in related subject specific rankings.
Languages & Literature
-
-
- #8
- #9
-
- Modern Languages & Linguistics
-
The Guardian UK University League Tables by Subject
[Published ]
See all university rankings of University College London
What students say about studying Portuguese Language in the UK?
About University College London
University College London, otherwise known as UCL, is a government funded research university based in metropolitan London, England. It’s a university that puts emphasis on investigative research and the teaching of critical thinking skills for its alumni. The university has its main campus in the Bloomsbury area of the populous London Borough of Camden, in Central London, where students can enjoy its large parks and open spaces in their free time.
Where is this programme taught
Show on map
Similar courses
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
City | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Portuguese/Film and Television Studies MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 87% | 5% | 2% | £27750 | £79290 | 182 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
|
|
Portuguese/Italian MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 80% | 5% | 5% | £27750 | £79290 | 210 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
|
|
Romanian and Portuguese BA (Hons) | University College London | 79% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £23300 | 171 | London | On campus Full-time | |
|
|
Portuguese/Psychology MA (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 86% | 4% | 2% | £27750 | £79290 | 197 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
|
Portuguese and German BA (Hons) | Cardiff University | 71% | 0% | 0% | £9000 | £19450 | 123 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
|
|
Finnish and Portuguese BA (Hons) | University College London | 74% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £23300 | 174 | London | On campus Full-time | |
|
Portuguese and English Language MA (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 85% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £23100 | 168 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
|
|
German and Portuguese MA (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 87% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £23100 | 180 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
|
History and Portuguese BA (Hons) | University of Bristol | 81% | 1% | 4% | £9250 | £20100 | 160 | Bristol | On campus Full-time | |
|
|
Portuguese and French BA (Hons) | Cardiff University | 71% | 5% | 5% | £9000 | £19450 | 133 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 24 September, 2022