2024/25 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

BA Modern Languages and Business (Portuguese)

Total credits: 480

Entry requirements:

Entry Requirements are available on the Course Search entry

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

School of Languages, Cultures and Societies

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

The programme will meet the QAA Benchmarks defined for Languages, Cultures and Societies outlined here:

https://www.qaa.ac.uk/docs/qaa/sbs/sbs-languages-cultures-and-societies-23.pdf?sfvrsn=3c71a881_10
The programme will meet the QAA Benchmarks defined for Business and Management outlined here:

https://www.qaa.ac.uk/the-quality-code/subject-benchmark-statements/subject-benchmark-statement-business-and-management

Programme specification:

The information on this page is accurate for students entering the programme in 2023/2024 or before. For students entering the programme from September 2024 or after, you can find the details of your programme:

BA Modern Languages and Business (Portuguese)(For students entering from September 2024 onwards)

The BA Modern Languages and Business is a Joint Honours programme combining the study of one world language and culture with the study of business. Studying for a Joint Honours degree allows you to gain an in-depth knowledge of two subjects, through first-class teaching and including a period of residence abroad. This Modern Languages and Business program is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in an increasingly multicultural and integrated world where linguistic proficiency and business acumen are invaluable assets.
BA Modern Languages and Business provides you with a critical understanding of how a wide range of organisations, from private businesses to public enterprises, operate in their wider economic, social, and environmental contexts. At the same time, you will develop the language skills and cultural competence that will enable you to engage with and understand how people and businesses interact bridging linguistic and cultural divides within and between countries.
You will acquire good research skills and be able to analyse complex information before drawing your own conclusions. Having begun your studies with anything from beginner to post-A-level competence in your language of choice, you will graduate with the ability to communicate and defend your views clearly in another language, orally and in writing. In addition, you will have strong research and organisational skills and be confident working independently and in a team. You will also have a strong understanding of cultural diversity, allowing you to work effectively with people whose backgrounds differ from your own. You may have additional applied language skills such as translation and business communication.
Cultural fluency is a cornerstone of effective communication and is essential for navigating international business environments with confidence. You will acquire a solid foundation in business principles, including marketing, finance, and management. Our program equips you with the skills needed to thrive in a competitive business landscape and prepares you for the challenges and opportunities of the global marketplace. A Modern Languages and Business degree opens doors to a myriad of exciting career paths. Whether you envision yourself as a global business consultant, international relations specialist, or language-informed entrepreneur, our program equips you with the skills to excel in a wide range of professions.

Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

At Level 1, students must study 120 credits.

Students on Route B must take 120 credits across their two subjects. Students are required to take 40 credits in Business and 80 credits in Portuguese.

Overall, students on Route A must take 100 credits across their two subjects. Students on Route A are required to take 40 credits in Business and 60 credits in Portuguese. Students on Route A may take the remaining 20 credits as discovery modules or as further options with Portuguese.

Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Route A
Students with prior knowledge of Portuguese (B1 level of the CEFR) will be required to study the following module:

Route B
Students with no prior knowledge of Portuguese will be required to study the following modules:

Year2 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

In Level 2, students must study 120 credits. Students are required to take 60 credits in Business and a minimum of 40 credits in Portuguese. The final 20 credits may be taken as Discovery modules or as further Portuguese modules.

Compulsory modules:

Students must study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Students are required to study a minimum of 20 credits from the following optional modules:

Discovery modules:

Students may choose to spend up to 20 credits of Discovery modules in a third subject or pursue additional modules in Portuguese.

Year3 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Students will spend this year of their programme in a country or region where the language of interest is used both in official contexts and as a daily means of communication. Where residence abroad involves studying at a University, a list of approved locations and institutions will be provided for you. Where you are able to choose locations, you must have these approved by the Year Abroad Tutor in your language area.

Compulsory modules:

Students are required to take the following core residence abroad module. Please note that the appropriate Level 2 module(s) in the language needs to be passed in order progress to the Year Abroad.

Year4 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

In Level 3 students must study 120 credits. Students are required to take 40 credits in both Business and Portuguese, as well as a 40 credit Final Year Project in either subject.

Compulsory modules:

Students must study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Students are required to take ONE of the following Final Year Project modules.

Students are required to take 20 credits from the following optional modules:

Students wishing to take MODL3800 must take their Final Year Project in Portuguese.

Discovery modules:

Last updated: 15/05/2024 11:48:32

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