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History and Modern Languages, BA (Hons)

Campus Bachelor Full Time
Delivery
Campus
Study mode
Full Time
Level
Bachelor

Introduction

History and Modern Languages, BA (Hons) is a Bachelor program taught at University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4-year course) options.

History and Modern Languages, BA (Hons) at the University of Cambridge is a joint degree that combines the study of languages, culture and history. Language options include German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and Russian. The course includes intensive study in language, culture, film, the history of political thought, and a wide variety of modern British, European, American and world history.

Teaching uses a mixture of lectures, intensive language classes, seminars and small-group supervisions. Assessment uses written, oral and practical examinations and coursework, with an extended translation or research project at the end of the third year. Students spend at least 8 months in a third-year abroad, studying or working in a country where the chosen language is spoken.

Modules

  • Introduction to Historical Thinking
  • History Outline paper
  • paper related to your language, such as literature, history, linguistics, film, art or thought
  • topic paper in History
  • an introduction paper about the literature, history, film and philosophy of the country where your language is spoken
  • one further paper from either Modern Languages or a History Research Project

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in History and Modern Languages, BA (Hons) at University of Cambridge for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by University of Cambridge.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Cambridge as pre-requiste for admission in History and Modern Languages, BA (Hons).

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Minimum offer level

  • A level: A*AA
  • IB: 41-42 points, with 776 at Higher Level

Courses Units

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Scholarships

85 fully funded scholarships are listed for UK. See UK scholarships.