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BA (HONS) LANGUAGES WITH INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Attendance:Full-time
UCAS Code: R9N1
Application Code: BA/LangIB
Start Date: September
Length of Study: 4 Years
Main Location: Headingley Campus/City Campus
Overview
Modules
Your Future
Entry Requirements
Fees & Funding
Overview
About Your Course
Highly competent linguists are sought after by international companies because of the flexibility and perspective they
offer.

With an emphasis on language learning, this innovative course combines two languages with the study of international business. The main language is post-A level and you can study French, German, Spanish or English as a Foreign Language.

The second language can be studied at post-A level or beginners level and you can choose from 25 languages.
Language modules develop your practical language skills and understanding of the business environment, history, politics, culture and current affairs of the country whose language you are learning. International business modules provide you with an understanding of international business management and core business functions.

In the third year you will study or work abroad.
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Modules
Level 4
Course Modules: Language in Use; Language for Group & Team; European Context; Linguistic & Personal Skills; Organisations & Environment; Marketing Dynamics

Second Language Modules: Beginners - Language Skills Development and Applied Language Skills; Post A language - Language in Use and Languages for Group & Team
Level 5
Course Modules: Language in Use; Languages for Group & Team; Language in Context; Observing Culture; Global Business Context; Option Module

Second Language Modules: Beginners - Language Skills Development and Applied Language Skills; Post A language - Language in Use and Languages for Group & Team

Option Modules: Corporate Finance & Law; Marketing Practice; Business Decision Making; Employee Relations; Business and Politics

The Language in Use module will prepare you for your year abroad and will include education; accommodation; food; health; media; cultural differences and shock; job applications and CV writing.
Level 6
Course Modules: Language in Use; Period Abroad Report; Applied Language Skills; Work-based Learning Project; Dissertation (double module); Management of International Business; Option Module

Option Modules: EU Policy & Business; Multinational Enterprises
Teaching & Learning
Teaching methods used within the course are diverse and add variety to your learning experience. They include lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and practicals that will vary in their application. The use of X-stream will feature in a number of modules as a web-based learning tool.
Assessment
A variety of assessment methods will be used including reports, essays, examinations, presentations, web based material, reflective reports about your time abroad and dissertation. This mix enables you to get the most out of your course and develop skills that you can use in the workplace.
Placement
In the third year of the course you will experience an exciting year abroad studying at a partner university, working in an international environment or as an English Language Assistant.

This year will provide invaluable experience for when you graduate and will further develop your fluency which will help you with your studies in the final year and completing your dissertation.

You will be allocated a tutor who will provide support and guidance during your year abroad.
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Programme Specification
Your Future
Career Opportunities
The language element of our courses opens up a wide range of opportunities both nationally and internationally. Our graduates have an excellent record of finding employment and the skills you acquire can be applied to a range of careers.

Employers particularly value the communication skills developed through our language courses. Employment prospects for our language graduates are excellent with many finding jobs in well-known financial organisations, multinational corporations and high street institutions both in the UK and abroad. Areas of work include human resources, information technology, marketing, research, publishing, tourism & hospitality, journalism, retailing, professional services, banking and finance, sales and export as well as careers in teaching and interpreting.

Recent graduates are now working for companies such as; Natwest, NHS, Kellogg's, Esso, Price Waterhouse Coopers, GE Capital, Green Flag, Proctor & Gamble, Siemens, Thomas Cook, Hays Plc, Thomson Travel, Collins Publishing, Budweiser, Vodaphone Spain and Michael Page.
Jobs & Careers
Jobs & Careers is a service offering our students impartial advice. We can help you make decisions on your career and recognise and develop your employability skills. We also offer an employment service with part-time student opportunities and graduate jobs. Find out more at www.leedsmet.ac.uk/careers
Entry Requirements
UK & EU Entry Requirements 2011
Attendance:Full-time
Full-time
UCAS Tariff Points: 220 points


If you're applying via UCAS, find out more about how your qualifications fit into the UCAS tariff.
Min. from 6/12/18 unit awards (incl. SQA Adv. Higher): 160 points including your main language

Non-Tariff qualifications: Other acceptable qualifications include: International Baccalaureate: 24 points.

Details: You need A level Grade C or equivalent in any language studied at post 'A' level. Students for EFL routes must have obtained IELTS 6.0 (with no skill below 5.5) or an equivalent English language qualification.
Students are normally required to have a grade C in GCSE English Language and grade C in GCSE Mathematics or an equivalent qualification or to have demonstrated ability in Maths and English in further studies (or Key Skills).
Further UK & EU Information
Advanced Diploma
We welcome applications from those studying the Advanced Diploma qualifications and will consider them as an entry requirement for our undergraduate courses. Requirements for individual courses may vary, and specific subjects and grades may be required. Please contact our Admissions Office for more information.

Getting Advice
If you have few or no formal qualifications, you may benefit from a free, confidential and impartial session with one of our Education Guidance team to discuss your options. To find out more, visit our Education Guidance pages.

Mature Students
Our University welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. We usually require some evidence of recent academic study, for example completion of an access course, however relevant work and life experience may also be considered. To find out more, visit our Education Guidance pages.
International Entry Requirements 2011
Attendance:Full-time
Full-time
English Language Requirement (IELTS):The English requirement for this course is IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5 or equivalent.
UCAS Tariff Points: 220 points

points required. (Minimum 160 points including your main language

).
If you're applying via UCAS, find out more about how your qualifications fit into the UCAS tariff.
Additional Requirements: Other acceptable qualifications include: International Baccalaureate: 24 points.

International Baccalaureate: Y Points
Further International Information
Verify your qualifications
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 8.30 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 8.30 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsmet.ac.uk.

Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses click here

More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.
Fees & Funding
UK & EU Fees Entry 2012
Attendance:Full-time
Full-time
Full-time, year one typically £8,500

Fee Information
Our University's Board of Governors has agreed to set fees at £8,500 for full-time undergraduates starting in 2012.

There are no upfront fees for students. You will only start repaying tuition fees after you have graduated and once you are earning £21,000 or more. We also know that the repayments will be fixed at 9% of salary above £21,000. Therefore for someone earning £30,000 after graduation the repayment would be £67.50 per month.

SALARY       MONTHLY PAYMENT
£25,000 £30.00
£30,000 £67.50
£35,000 £105.00
£40,000 £142.50
£45,000 £180.00
£50,000 £217.50
£55,000 £255.00
£60,000 £292.00


Please refer to Questions & Answers on our new fees for further information.

National Scholarship Programme
If your household income is less than £25,000 a year you may be able to find help through the new £150m National Scholarship Programme. This is a scheme that is being introduced to help people from low income families wanting to go to university in 2012. The government has set national eligibility criteria based on household income, and each university has designed its own scholarship scheme with extra criteria.

For more information click here.

Changes to fees
The information provided is accurate at the time of publication. Please note that all fees listed are subject to change and are likely to increase in subsequent years.
Channel Islands and the Isle of Man
If you are an applicant from the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man fees may differ.
Sandwich
Sandwich, year one typically £8,500
Sandwich, placement year fee is typically £865.

Fee Information
Our University's Board of Governors has agreed to set fees at £8,500 for full-time undergraduates starting in 2012.

There are no upfront fees for students. You will only start repaying tuition fees after you have graduated and once you are earning £21,000 or more. We also know that the repayments will be fixed at 9% of salary above £21,000. Therefore for someone earning £30,000 after graduation the repayment would be £67.50 per month.

SALARY       MONTHLY PAYMENT
£25,000 £30.00
£30,000 £67.50
£35,000 £105.00
£40,000 £142.50
£45,000 £180.00
£50,000 £217.50
£55,000 £255.00
£60,000 £292.00


Please refer to Questions & Answers on our new fees for further information.

National Scholarship Programme
If your household income is less than £25,000 a year you may be able to find help through the new £150m National Scholarship Programme. This is a scheme that is being introduced to help people from low income families wanting to go to university in 2012. The government has set national eligibility criteria based on household income, and each university has designed its own scholarship scheme with extra criteria.

For more information click here.

Changes to fees
The information provided is accurate at the time of publication. Please note that all fees listed are subject to change and are likely to increase in subsequent years.
Channel Islands and the Isle of Man
If you are an applicant from the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man fees may differ.
Part-time
Part-time, year one typically £70.83 per credit-point
The total cost of a Part-time course is determined by the number of modules you take in an academic year. Modules are made up of credit-points, and Part-time fees are typically quoted as fee-per-credit-point.

To calculate the typical cost of study: Fee-per-credit-point (e.g £70.83) x credit-points per module (e.g20) = module cost of £1416.6. If you study 4 modules in a year the cost would be £5666.4 for that year.

Fee Information
Our University's Board of Governors has agreed to set fees at £8,500 for full-time undergraduates starting in 2012.

There are no upfront fees for students. You will only start repaying tuition fees after you have graduated and once you are earning £21,000 or more. We also know that the repayments will be fixed at 9% of salary above £21,000. Therefore for someone earning £30,000 after graduation the repayment would be £67.50 per month.

SALARY       MONTHLY PAYMENT
£25,000 £30.00
£30,000 £67.50
£35,000 £105.00
£40,000 £142.50
£45,000 £180.00
£50,000 £217.50
£55,000 £255.00
£60,000 £292.00


Please refer to Questions & Answers on our new fees for further information.

National Scholarship Programme
If your household income is less than £25,000 a year you may be able to find help through the new £150m National Scholarship Programme. This is a scheme that is being introduced to help people from low income families wanting to go to university in 2012. The government has set national eligibility criteria based on household income, and each university has designed its own scholarship scheme with extra criteria.

For more information click here.

Changes to fees
The information provided is accurate at the time of publication. Please note that all fees listed are subject to change and are likely to increase in subsequent years.
Channel Islands and the Isle of Man
If you are an applicant from the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man fees may differ.
International Fees Entry 2012
Attendance:Full-time
Full-time
Full-time, 2012-13 entrants £11,000
The fee will be fixed at this level for each year of your course.

A scholarship of £1,500 is offered to all new full-time overseas fee paying students joining the first year of a course in 2012-13. The international scholarship is awarded in the first year of study only. Please note that students joining a programme part way through or joining a dedicated top-up course are not eligible for this scholarship. Only students paying the full 2012-13 overseas fee are eligible for this scholarship.
For more information on fees, finance and discounts please visit our Financing Your Studies webpage
Sandwich
Sandwich, 2012-13 entrants £11,000
Sandwich, placement year fee is typically £2,210.
The fee will be fixed at this level for each year of your course.

A scholarship of £1,500 is offered to all new full-time overseas fee paying students joining the first year of a course in 2012-13. The international scholarship is awarded in the first year of study only. Please note that students joining a programme part way through or joining a dedicated top-up course are not eligible for this scholarship. Only students paying the full 2012-13 overseas fee are eligible for this scholarship.
For more information on fees, finance and discounts please visit our Financing Your Studies webpage
UK & EU Fees Entry 2011
Attendance:Full-time
Full-time
Full-time, year one typically £3,375

Equivalent or Lower Qualification (ELQ) Students
Higher fees apply for ELQ students. You may be an ELQ student if you already have a BA/BSc and want to enrol on another Bachelors level course; if you already have an MA/MSc and want to enrol on a Bachelors level course OR if you already have an MA/MSc and want to enrol on another taught Masters level course.

If you think you may be categorised as studying for an ELQ, you are advised to contact our Admissions Office.

Leeds Metropolitan Bursary
Our Leeds Metropolitan Bursary is open to all full-time undergraduate students who pay annual tuition fees in full and receive the full Higher Education Maintenance Grant.

Bursaries currently stand at £500 for the first year of study, £800 for the second and £1,000 for the third and subsequent years of study. They are paid in full in February each year.

You can apply online for loans, grants and bursaries by visiting Student Finance Direct. If you meet the criteria your bursary will be paid automatically, however you must remember to consent to share your information with us when you make your application.

Changes to fees
The information provided is accurate at the time of publication. Please note that all fees listed are subject to change and are likely to increase in subsequent years.
Channel Islands and the Isle of Man
If you are an applicant from the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man fees may differ.
Sandwich
Sandwich, year one typically £3,375
Sandwich, placement year fee is typically £500.

Equivalent or Lower Qualification (ELQ) Students
Higher fees apply for ELQ students. You may be an ELQ student if you already have a BA/BSc and want to enrol on another Bachelors level course; if you already have an MA/MSc and want to enrol on a Bachelors level course OR if you already have an MA/MSc and want to enrol on another taught Masters level course.

If you think you may be categorised as studying for an ELQ, you are advised to contact our Admissions Office.

Leeds Metropolitan Bursary
Our Leeds Metropolitan Bursary is open to all full-time undergraduate students who pay annual tuition fees in full and receive the full Higher Education Maintenance Grant.

Bursaries currently stand at £500 for the first year of study, £800 for the second and £1,000 for the third and subsequent years of study. They are paid in full in February each year.

You can apply online for loans, grants and bursaries by visiting Student Finance Direct. If you meet the criteria your bursary will be paid automatically, however you must remember to consent to share your information with us when you make your application.

Changes to fees
The information provided is accurate at the time of publication. Please note that all fees listed are subject to change and are likely to increase in subsequent years.
Channel Islands and the Isle of Man
If you are an applicant from the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man fees may differ.
Part-time
Part-time, year one typically £28 per credit-point
The total cost of a Part-time course is determined by the number of modules you take in an academic year. Modules are made up of credit-points, and Part-time fees are typically quoted as fee-per-credit-point.

To calculate the typical cost of study: Fee-per-credit-point (e.g £28) x credit-points per module (e.g20) = module cost of £560. If you study 4 modules in a year the cost would be £2240 for that year.

Equivalent or Lower Qualification (ELQ) Students
Higher fees apply for ELQ students. You may be an ELQ student if you already have a BA/BSc and want to enrol on another Bachelors level course; if you already have an MA/MSc and want to enrol on a Bachelors level course OR if you already have an MA/MSc and want to enrol on another taught Masters level course.

If you think you may be categorised as studying for an ELQ, you are advised to contact our Admissions Office.

Leeds Metropolitan Bursary
Our Leeds Metropolitan Bursary is open to all full-time undergraduate students who pay annual tuition fees in full and receive the full Higher Education Maintenance Grant.

Bursaries currently stand at £500 for the first year of study, £800 for the second and £1,000 for the third and subsequent years of study. They are paid in full in February each year.

You can apply online for loans, grants and bursaries by visiting Student Finance Direct. If you meet the criteria your bursary will be paid automatically, however you must remember to consent to share your information with us when you make your application.

Changes to fees
The information provided is accurate at the time of publication. Please note that all fees listed are subject to change and are likely to increase in subsequent years.
Channel Islands and the Isle of Man
If you are an applicant from the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man fees may differ.
International Fees Entry 2011
Attendance:Full-time
Full-time
Full-time, year one typically £10,500

Equivalent or Lower Qualification (ELQ) Students
Higher fees apply for ELQ students. You may be an ELQ student if you already have a BA/BSc and want to enrol on another Bachelors level course; if you already have an MA/MSc and want to enrol on a Bachelors level course OR if you already have an MA/MSc and want to enrol on another taught Masters level course.

If you think you may be categorised as studying for an ELQ, you are advised to contact our Admissions Office.

Changes to fees
The information provided is accurate at the time of publication. Please note that all fees listed are subject to change and are likely to increase in subsequent years.
For more information on fees, finance and discounts please visit our Financing Your Studies webpage
Sandwich
Sandwich, year one typically £10,500
Sandwich, placement year fee is typically £1,840.

Equivalent or Lower Qualification (ELQ) Students
Higher fees apply for ELQ students. You may be an ELQ student if you already have a BA/BSc and want to enrol on another Bachelors level course; if you already have an MA/MSc and want to enrol on a Bachelors level course OR if you already have an MA/MSc and want to enrol on another taught Masters level course.

If you think you may be categorised as studying for an ELQ, you are advised to contact our Admissions Office.

Changes to fees
The information provided is accurate at the time of publication. Please note that all fees listed are subject to change and are likely to increase in subsequent years.
For more information on fees, finance and discounts please visit our Financing Your Studies webpage
 
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