English Language and Linguistics and Modern Languages (Foundation entry) BA (Hons)
University of Central Lancashire
English Language and Linguistics and Modern Languages (Foundation entry) BA (Hons)
University of Central Lancashire
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Course Overview
- In choosing to study a Modern Language alongside English Literature, you’ll greatly enhance your communication skills and gain the experience necessary for a successful career.
- Foundation Entry degree courses are ideal if you’ve got the ability to study for a degree, but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications to directly join an honours programme. It’s a great stepping stone to a full degree.
- On the Literature side of the course, you’ll explore and analyse literary texts and their relationship to society and culture.
- Your Modern Language studies will focus on developing excellent verbal and written communication skills in your chosen language, while exploring the society and culture of the countries where your language is spoken.
Why study with us
- Literature in English at the University is 1st in the North West and 2nd in the UK for academic support - National Student Survey (NSS) 2019.
- Our Modern Languages teachers speak more than 20 languages between them and many work as interpreters and translators alongside their teaching.
- Explore major literary centres, such as Paris, and the relationship between literature and place.
Further Information
We offer the following languages, some of which may be studied without prior knowledge:
- From beginner’s level: Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, Korean.
- From post A Level: French, Japanese, German, Spanish (if you have an A2 in one of our other languages and wish to enter at post A Level, please call to arrange an interview)
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Source: UCAS May 10, 2025
Qualification requirements
Source: UCAS May 10, 2025
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
Source: UCAS May 10, 2025
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study English Language and Linguistics and Modern Languages (Foundation entry), BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
Costs
Tuition Fees English Language and Linguistics and Modern Languages (Foundation entry) 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 |
Additional fee information
Please note fees for the foundation year will be £9,250, and then £9,250 per year for the remainder of the course.
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
Source: UCAS May 10, 2025
Average student cost of living in the UK
| 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.
Source: Own research based on surveys and university data
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
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:
- Foundation
UCAS application code:
L3L6
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About University of Central Lancashire
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) is a government funded university located in the proud city of Preston, in Lancashire, England. The university’s main campus can be found right in the heart of the city, only a few minutes away from an assortment of shopping centres, entertainments and nightlife for those interested.
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Student composition of University of Central Lancashire
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Central Lancashire by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 16990
- postgraduates:
- 4915
- Total:
- 21905
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “English Language”: 240 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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FAQ about English Language and Linguistics and Modern Languages (Foundation entry) BA (Hons) University of Central Lancashire
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- English Language and Linguistics and Modern Languages (Foundation entry) BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Central Lancashire.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of which makes it one of the 0% most difficult courses to enter among all English Language students in the UK.