Our flexible degree structure gives you the freedom to try new subjects.

In Stage 1, you divide your time equally between the two or three subjects you have chosen.

Subjects currently available

You can choose to combine two or three subjects at Stage 1, totalling 120 credits (with a minimum of 40 credits in each subject) and must continue with at least two of them throughout the remainder of the degree.

Archaeology

Business

Chinese

Classics

Education

English Literature

Film (Film Studies or Documentary Practice)

French

Geography

German

History

History of Art

Japanese

Law

Linguistics

Media and Communication

Music

Philosophy

Politics

Portuguese

Sociology

Spanish and Latin American Studies

Please note:

you may not take more than two Modern Language subjects, and only one of those may be studied at beginners’ level
most students are able to follow their first choice of subjects. However, subject choice may be constrained by the teaching timetable and capacity on modules
it is not possible to study Chinese and Japanese, or Film Studies and Documentary Practice, together

How you'll learn

Teaching Time - 19
Independent Study - 81

Learning methods used over the year (estimated % of time)

How you'll be assessed

Written Exams - 37
Coursework - 63

Assessment methods used over the year (estimated % of time)

From Stage 2 onwards, you can choose how to combine your subjects and how many you wish to study:

study three subjects in equal proportion
study two subjects in equal proportion (the joint route)
spend two-thirds of your time on one subject and one third on the other (the major/minor route)

Your degree certificate will reference the subjects you studied in Stages 2 and 3, allowing employers to identify your areas of expertise, for example, BA Combined Honours in English Literature and French.

In addition to subject modules, we also offer Combined Honours modules unique to you. These include experiential learning and research-based project modules.

How you'll learn

Teaching Time - 18
Independent Study - 82

Learning methods used over the year (estimated % of time)

How you'll be assessed

Written Exams - 17
Coursework - 83

Assessment methods used over the year (estimated % of time)

In your final year, you have the option of undertaking a dissertation or project that spans more than one of your chosen subjects or focuses on just one.

Year abroad

If you are taking a language beyond Stage 1, you spend a year abroad between Stage 2 and 3 in a country where your chosen language is spoken. You take the following modules:

SML3004 Year Abroad ePortfolio

And either

SML3007 Year Abroad Work Placement Report 1 OR

SML3008 Year Abroad Work Placement Report 2 OR

SML3006 Study Abroad

 

In addition to subject modules, we also offer Combined Honours modules unique to you. These include experiential learning and research-based project modules.

How you'll learn

Teaching Time - 14
Independent Study - 86

Learning methods used over the year (estimated % of time)

How you'll be assessed

Coursework - 100

Assessment methods used over the year (estimated % of time)

Information about these graphs

We base these figures and graphs on the most up-to-date information available to us. They are based on the modules chosen by our students in 2023-24.

Teaching time is made up of:

scheduled learning and teaching activities. These are timetabled activities with a member of staff present.
structured guided learning. These are activities developed by staff to support engagement with module learning. Students or groups of students undertake these activities without direct staff participation or supervision