BA Modern Languages Studies
About this course
BA (Hons) in Film Studies, explored alongside Modern Languages with a focus on global and transnational perspectives. Core topics include Research Methods, Historical Research, Global & Comparative Perspective, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The course includes modules on Identities in World Cinema and Film Theory, examining diverse cinematic traditions and theoretical approaches. French and Spanish can be studied from beginner level, and no year abroad is required.
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Entry requirements
For all Modern Languages courses: Relevant modern language preferred. Our courses are designed to cater for those who have studied one or more languages as well as offering pathways for those beginning a language from scratch - there is no modern language language requirement for the beginner's language route. Offers are tariff based, 104 - 128 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.: A Levels: Relevant modern language preferred (no language required for beginner's language route). General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted. BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM- DDM City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080): considered on a case-by-case basis International Baccalaureate Diploma: including grade H5 in a relevant modern language (no language required for beginner's language route) Access to Higher Education: pass required Welsh Baccalaureate: We will accept this qualification in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications T Levels: T Levels in a relevant subject considered on a case-by-case basis Extended Project Qualification: Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent.
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 99%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 70%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 20%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 20%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- Wales: 45%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 75%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Modules
- Transnational Cultures
- Language and Culture: A Toolkit
- Describing Language
- Introduction to Language
- Visual Cultures
- Beginners French A
- Beginners French B
- Intermediate French A
- Intermediate French B
- Beginners Spanish A
- Beginners Spanish B
- Intermediate Spanish A
- Intermediate Spanish B
- Identities in World Cinema
- Reading Fantastic Literatures
- Galician
- History of Galicia
- Twentieth Century Ideas and Movements
- Researching Language(s)
- Film Theory
- Advanced French A
- Advanced French B
- Advanced Spanish A
- Advanced Spanish B
- Approaching Translation
- Languages and Ecologies
- Reading Contemporary Galician Culture
- English as a Foreign Language Theory
- Second Language Acquisition and Language Teaching
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Genre Filmmaking: Screams and Screens
- Proficient French A
- Proficient French B
- Proficient Spanish A
- Proficient Spanish B
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Modern Languages Studies at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £17,000 after 3 years, £20,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,500 and £26,000. The £20,500 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Media studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Modern Languages Studies at Bangor University?
99% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Modern Languages Studies at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 109 UCAS points.
Does BA Modern Languages Studies at Bangor University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Modern Languages Studies at Bangor University?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.