About the course

Your first year at Essex on the BA Language Studies and Teaching English as a Foreign Language (with Foundation year) course will be with Essex Pathways. In your second year of study, you will join the Department of Language and Linguistics for the remaining three years of study

　　Learn the essentials for teaching languages to others, while simultaneously going through the experience of learning a language yourself. Pass the teaching practice modules and graduate with an additional qualification in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (Certificate).

　　Our course is ideal if you want to teach English to non-native speakers, but the knowledge and skills you develop will also prepare you for a range of other possible careers in the media, in administration, in business and in education, in fact, any job where the ability to apply critical thinking to problems, to conduct independent research and to communicate the results of your work to others are required.

　　You also study up to two of the languages offered at Essex: French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese, completing at least one language to a minimum of Proficiency level. These languages are widely used in the business world, and having acquired near fluency, many of our graduates go on to develop successful global careers with international firms.

　　We also offer a month-long summer course with fees paid for by us if you start a language from scratch via the intensive route.

　　We are a leading UK university for language and linguistics research,100% of our research impact in modern languages and linguistics is world-leading (Research Excellence Framework, 2021).

　　If you want a global outlook, are interested in human communication, and want to study for a degree with real-world practical value in a world-class department, welcome home. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (October), 2024	Colchester
Autumn (October), 2025	Colchester

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Essex

UK and EU applicants:

　　All applications for degree courses with a foundation year (Year Zero) will be considered individually, whether you

　　think you might not have the grades to enter the first year of a degree course,

　　have non-traditional qualifications or experience (e.g. you haven?t studied A-levels or a BTEC),

　　are returning to university after some time away from education, or

　　are looking for more support during the transition into university study.

　　Standard offer:

　　Our standard offer is 72 UCAS tariff points from at least two full A-levels, or equivalent.

　　Examples of the above tariff may include:

　　A-levels: DDD

　　BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: MMP

　　To study Portuguese as your major language, you need an A-level pass (or equivalent) in Italian, Spanish or Portuguese or fluency in Italian, Romanian or Spanish.

　　IELTS - 5.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, TOEFL IBT -72 overall, with a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing

　　

English language requirements

　　5.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 72.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Essex. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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