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Bachelor of Modern Languages and Comparative Literature and Culture

Egham, United Kingdom
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

Royal Holloway, University of London campus

About the program

Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages and Comparative Literature and Culture is a 4-year full-time undergraduate course in Modern Languages taught at the Egham campus of Royal Holloway.

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

Develop discipline-specific knowledge and practical skills in Modern Languages and Comparative Literature and Culture. Apply relevant theories
Methods
And tools to academic and professional problems. Communicate evidence-based findings and solutions effectively. Prepare for further study or employment related to Modern Languages and Comparative Literature and Culture.

Career outcomes

International business
Finance
Media and communications
The arts
Law
Translation and interpreting
Travel and tourism
Consultancy
Teaching
International management
Publishing
Banking
Politics
Civil service
Sales and marketing
Advanced study

Curriculum

4-Year full-time degree. First-year core modules include Reading Texts: Criticism for Comparative Literature
French Ab Initio Written I and French Ab Initio Oral I. Later years add Histories of Representation and Critical Worlds: Theory for Comparative Literature and Culture.

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

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
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

Campus	Egham
Faculty or school	School of Humanities
Department	Modern Languages
Teaching language	English
Credit value	480
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2 years
Scholarship note	Royal 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
61 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.