With our Modern Languages Foundation Entry course you can learn how to communicate freely in a choice of European and non-European languages as well as immersing yourself in the culture, politics and economics of those countries.
You’ll have the chance to explore two languages. You should have some experience in at least one of your chosen languages, while some of our language options can be studied from ab-initio level, where no prior knowledge is required. We offer Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Spanish language options.
Our Foundation Entry degree courses are ideal if you’ve got the ability to study for a degree, but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications to directly join an Honours programme. It’s a great stepping stone to a full degree.
Our programme is not only a personally enriching experience, but it also develops your understanding of the recent history, contemporary society, culture and economy of other countries.
Why study with us
- You’ll get opportunities to spend time studying abroad to enhance your language skills, improve your confidence and experience a different culture.
- Our ‘others in English studies’ courses at the University of Central Lancashire are ranked 1st in the UK for overall student satisfaction (NSS, 2022).
- Asian Studies at the University of Central Lancashire are ranked top 5 in the UK and 1st in the North West for student satisfaction (CUG, 2023).
What you'll do
- You’ll be able to access our Confucius Institute (a partnership between ourselves, Beijing International Studies University and Hanban) which celebrates Chinese culture. Get involved in a wide range of cultural and social events.
- In 2004, we launched The International Institute of Korean Studies – it’s one of the top three societies in the University and hosts regular events.
- Your third year is usually spent abroad in the country of your main target language on a work placement, study placement or partner institution.
Module overview
Year OCompulsory modules
• HUC110: Essential Study Skills for Higher Education
• HUCIII: Developing Academic Knowledge
• HUC114: Target Award Extended Study
• HUC115: Learning by Experience
• HUC200: Skills for Languages and Area Studies
• HUC201: Skills for English
• HUC202: Skills for Education
• HUC203: Skills for Humanities
Year 1
Compulsory modules
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MLCHIT: Chinese Year 1
• MLFRET: French Year 1
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MLGERI: German Year 1
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MLJAPI: Japanese Year 1
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MLKORI: Korean Year 1
• MLRUSI: Russian Year 1
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MLSPAI: Spanish Year 1
Year 2
Compulsory modules
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MLCHI2: Chinese Year 2
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MLFRE2: French Year 2
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MLGER2: German Year 2
• MLJAP2: Japanese Year 2
• MLKOR2: Korean Year 2
• MLRUSZ: Russian Year 2
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MLSPA2: Spanish Year 2
Year 3 (4 if placement option)
Compulsory modules
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MLCHI3: Chinese Year 3
• MLFRE3: French Year 3
• MLGER3: German Year 3
• MLJAP3: Japanese Year 3
• MLKOR3: Korean Year 3
• MLRUS3: Russian Year 3
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MLSPA3: Spanish Year 3
Future careers
Modern Languages Foundation Entry could lead to a successful career in international business, consultancy, translation or interpreting, or worldwide teaching. Our graduates are enjoying careers in many international organisations including Merill Lynch, Reuters and diplomatic embassies.
My name is Kavisha Prince Anthony, and I always had a dream of studying abroad. Thankfully, that dream came to life since I applied to the Study Advisor. I was able to receive my visa within four days. I also had some visa refusals in the past; I had about six UK visa refusals in the past, but thankfully, it was not an issue since the Study Advisor was able to make things work this time. I highly recommend Study Advisor for your dreams of going abroad, whether it be the UK or any other European country there is.