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Bachelor of Modern Languages and History

Royal Holloway, University of London

  • Egham, United Kingdom
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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Royal Holloway, University of London campus

About the program

Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages and History is a four-year full-time honours degree at the University's Edgbaston campus.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate subject knowledge in Modern Languages and History. Use appropriate research and analytical methods
  • Evaluate evidence and communicate reasoned conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Translator
  • Director
  • Founder
  • Communications manager

Curriculum

  • Four-year full-time honours degree taught through credit-bearing modules. Year 1 core: Personal
  • Academic and Professional Development in Modern Languages
  • History and Heritage. Year 2 core: Topics in History
  • Option: 1619 and the Making of America: A 400 Year History. Year 4 core: Dissertation
  • Final Year Extended Independent Study Module in Modern Languages. Optional modules widen the choice from the second year. Includes the Dissertation.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • A Levels: ABB-BBB. Required subjects: A-level in the appropriate language(s) at grade B for the advanced level language pathway. There is no language requirement for the beginners' language pathway but at least one essay-based subject is required at grade B and only one language can be studied at this level. International qualification or degree equivalents by country are listed on the course page.

Accepted academic background

A levels or equivalent (IB, European Baccalaureate, Country-specific qualifications), Some countries require an International Foundation Year before entry, GCSE/equivalent English and maths on some courses.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 88
  • Duolingo 120
  • PTE Academic 67
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Graduation certificate when applicable
  • Passport copy
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Financial documentation
  • Program-specific supporting materials when required.

How to apply

  1. Check the course entry requirements and the UCAS equal-consideration deadline of 13 January 2027 (international applications are considered until 30 June 2027 if places remain) at official website 2. Apply through UCAS with Royal Holloway's institution code R72 and the course's UCAS code. Send a transcript or certificate if the Admissions Office asks (A level
  2. BTEC and IB results are verified through UCAS). No portfolio is required as standard. Reply to your offers by the UCAS deadline and apply for halls when accommodation applications open.

Other costs

Tuition per year£24,600 GBP
Application fee£75 GBP
Deposit£3,000 GBP

Program details

CampusEgham
Faculty or schoolSchool of Humanities
DepartmentModern Languages
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value480
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2 years
Scholarship noteRoyal Holloway, University of London may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    13 Jan 2027

    60 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.