2024/25 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
BA Modern Languages and Business (Portuguese) (For students entering from September 2024 onwards)
| Programme code: | BAML/PO&BU-R | UCAS code: | |
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| Duration: | 4 Years | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
| Programme manager: | Maria Chiara La Sala | Contact address: | M.C.LaSala@leeds.ac.uk |
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 from September 2024. For students who entered the programme before September 2024, you can find the details of your programme:
BA Modern Languages and Business (Portuguese)
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:
| LUBS1001 | Introduction to Enterprise and Entrepreneurship | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LUBS1140 | Principles of International Business | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| LUBS1870 | Behaviour in Organisations | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL1090 | Intercultural Competence: Theory and Application | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| SPPO1035 | Introduction to Brazil, Portugal and Portuguese Speaking Africa | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Route A
Students with prior knowledge of Portuguese (B1 level of the CEFR) will be required to study the following module:
| SPPO1083 | Intermediate Portuguese Language | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Route B
Students with no prior knowledge of Portuguese will be required to study the following modules:
| SPPO1080 | Portuguese Language for Beginners 1A | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| SPPO1081 | Portuguese for Beginners 1B | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Year2 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
We are currently refreshing our courses to make sure students have the best possible experience. Full module details for years 2 and 4 are not yet available. Before you enter years 2 and 4 details of modules for those years will be provided.
Compulsory modules:
At Level 2, students must study 120 credits. Overall, students must take 100 credits across their two subjects. Students are required to take a minimum of 60 credits in Business and a minimum of 40 credits in Portuguese. The remaining 20 credits may be taken as discovery modules or as further options with Portuguese.
Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| LUBS2400 | The International Economic Environment | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| LUBS2820 | Contemporary Topics in International Business | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| LUBS2901 | Managing Operations, Supply Chains and Digital Technologies | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| LUBS2910 | Management Research and Analysis | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO2090 | Portuguese Language Skills | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Students are required to study a minimum of 20 credits and may study up to 40 credits of the following optional modules:
| SPPO2020 | Film and Literature in the Portuguese-speaking World | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO2412 | Culture and Society in the Portuguese-Speaking World | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Students may choose to study 20 credits from the following optional modules:
| MODL2001 | Linguists into Schools | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL2015 | Black Europe | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL2070 | Reception, Transmission and Translation: The Global Circulation of Literature | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL2075 | Global Environmental Humanities | 20 credits | Not running in 202425 | |
| MODL2250 | Digital Communications Across Cultures | 20 credits | Not running in 202425 |
Discovery modules:
Students may choose to take 20 credits of discovery modules.
Year3 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules
| MODL9500 | LCS Year Abroad | 120 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Year4 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
We are currently refreshing our courses to make sure students have the best possible experience. Full module details for year 4 are not yet available. Before you enter year 4 full details of modules for that year will be provided.
Compulsory modules:
At Level 3, students must study 120 credits. Students are required to take a minimum of 40 credits in Portuguese and a minimum of 40 credits in Business. Overall, students must take 100 credits across their two subjects. The remaining 20 credits may be taken as discovery modules or as further options with Portuguese.
All students must take 40 credits as a Final Year Project (FYP) module, which can be taken in - and count towards - either of their two subjects (EITHER Business OR Portuguese).
Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| LUBS3003 | Business Ethics | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| LUBS3053 | Managing Social Media and Digital Work | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO3110 | Advanced Portuguese Language | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
All students will be required to study ONE of the following Final Year Project (FYP) modules:
| LUBS3345 | Dissertation/Project in Management | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL3300 | Final Year Project: Dissertation | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL3340 | Final Year Project: Extended Translation | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL3350 | Final Year Project: Digital Documentary (Podcast) | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Students who take their FYP in Business (LUBS3345) are required to take the following optional module.
Students who take their FYP in Portuguese (MODL3300/MODL3340/MODL3350) may take up the following optional modules.
| SPPO3701 | Urban Realities and Representations in the Portuguese Speaking World | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Students who take their FYP in Portuguese (MODL3300/MODL3340/MODL3350) may take up to 20 credits from the following list of optional modules.
| MODL3200 | Representing the Holocaust: Transgression and the Taboo | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL3410 | Contemporary World Literature | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL3600 | Material Cultures and Cultures of Consumption | 20 credits | Not running in 202425 | |
| MODL3610 | Adventures of the Imagination: Crime and the Fantastic Across Continents | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL3620 | Decolonial Approaches | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL3630 | Social Movements across Cultures | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL3650 | Minoritised Languages, Dialects and Cultures from Past to Present | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL3800 | Linguists into Schools | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Discovery modules:
Students who take their FYP in Portuguese (MODL3300/MODL3340/MODL3350) may take up to 20 credits of discovery modules.
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