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 (French)
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.
(For students entering from September 2024 onwards)
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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 French.
Overall, students on Route A must take 100 credits across their two subjects. Students on Route BA are required to take 40 credits in Business and 60 credits in French. Students on Route A may take the remaining 20 credits as discovery modules or as further options with French.
Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUBS1001 | Introduction to Enterprise and Entrepreneurship | 10 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| LUBS1140 | Principles of International Business | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | PFP |
| LUBS1870 | Behaviour in Organisations | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL1090 | Intercultural Competence: Theory and Application | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Route A
Students with prior knowledge of French (B1 of the CEFR) will be required to study the following modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREN1010 | French Language Awareness and Skills (Common European Framework B2) | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
| FREN1020 | Introduction to French Studies (Resistance and Desire) | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Route B
Students with no prior knowledge of French will be required to study the following modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREN1012 | French for Beginners (A1 of the CEFR) | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | PFP |
| FREN1013 | Pre-Intermediate French (A2 of the CEFR) | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | PFP |
| FREN1023 | Ab Initio Introduction to French Studies (Resistance and Desire) | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Route A
Students with prior knowledge of French (taking FREN1010) may take up to 20 credits from the following list of optional modules:
Basket 1
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREN1019 | Writing the self in French | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| FREN1070 | Introduction to Skills in French Translation | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Route A
Students with prior knowledge of French (taking FREN1010) may take up to 20 credits of discovery modules.
Route A
Students with prior knowledge of French (taking FREN1010) may take up to 20 credits of discovery modules.
(For students entering from September 2024 onwards)
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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 French. The remaining 20 credits may be taken as discovery modules or as further options with French.
Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUBS2400 | The International Economic Environment | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| LUBS2820 | Contemporary Topics in International Business | 10 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| LUBS2901 | Managing Operations, Supply Chains and Digital Technologies | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| LUBS2910 | Management Research and Analysis | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
All students may choose to take 20 credits of discovery modules.
(For students entering from September 2024 onwards)
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Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODL9500 | LCS Year Abroad | 120 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
(For students entering from September 2024 onwards)
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At Level 3, students must study 120 credits. Students are required to take a minimum of 40 credits in French 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 French.
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 French).
All students will be required to study the following compulsory modules
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREN3010 | Advanced French Language Skills | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
| LUBS3003 | Business Ethics | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| LUBS3053 | Managing Social Media and Digital Work | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
All students will be required to study ONE of the following Final Year Project (FYP) modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUBS3345 | Dissertation/Project in Management | 40 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
| MODL3050 | Final Year Project | 40 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
Students who take their FYP in Business (LUBS3345) are required to take 20 credits from the following list of optional modules.
Students who take their FYP in French (MODL3300/MODL3340/MODL3350) may take up to 20 credits from the following list of optional modules.
From Algiers to Paris and beyond: protest from below - 20 credits
Global Storytelling in French - 20 credits
Visual Culture - 20 credits
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREN3073 | Theory and Practice of Interpreting (French and English) | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| FREN3641 | The Algerian War of Independence: From the Colonial to the Post-Colonial | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| FREN3865 | Paris in Revolt. The May 1968 events, past and present | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Students who take their FYP in French (MODL3300/MODL3340/MODL3350) may take up to 20 credits from the following list of optional modules.
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODL3200 | Representing the Holocaust: Transgression and the Taboo | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL3410 | Contemporary World Literature | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL3600 | Material Cultures and Cultures of Consumption | 20 | Not running in 202526 | |
| MODL3610 | Adventures of the Imagination: Crime and the Fantastic Across Continents | 20 | Not running in 202526 | |
| MODL3620 | Decolonial Approaches | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL3630 | Social Movements across Cultures | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL3650 | Minoritised Languages, Dialects and Cultures from Past to Present | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL3800 | Linguists into Schools | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Students who take their FYP in French (MODL3300/MODL3340/MODL3350) may take up to 20 credits of discovery modules.
Last updated: 16/07/2025 16:58:50
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