Languages

About the Course

If you are a beginner and have had no relationship with a certain language, it may feel scary at first. However, you can now avail yourself of quite a few language immersion programs abroad. They will be less intimidating. Before you embark on the journey of learning a language, you have to do some homework. Choose the language first, then choose the location, find out your needs, and then zero down upon a course. You can get a language course which is suitable for your age and level with ease. 

When you head to a foreign destination to learn a new language, you are surrounded by the language 24x7. That is one of the biggest benefits of learning abroad. Some universities offer multiple language courses, like Spain. If you head there, you can also learn English along with Spanish. You will often find courses such as language and linguistics. The students get to learn foreign languages and the basis of human communication. 

If you are interested in learning the complexity of languages, this course is for you. No matter if you are looking for an undergraduate or a postgraduate program, some of the modules covered are language, culture, grammar, syntax, phonetics, and semantics, to name a few. Moreover, you will be developing spoken, written, and reading dexterity in the language concerned. Both bachelor’s and master’s courses are available abroad. 

General Entry Requirement

The eligibility criteria or entry requirements differ from one country to another. Additionally, it also differs from one university to another. However, a student needs to show some interest in the language he or she is looking to pursue. 

• An A-level qualification in the language will give a boost to your application. 

• You can also apply with UCAS points – 112–120 points. 

• B. TECs or those with extended diplomas can also apply for the course. 

• International Baccalaureate -25

• You can choose to study the language as a single honorary degree, or with another major. 

• Additionally, you have to prove your English language proficiency and get at least 6.0 in IELTS. You can also apply with a score of 5.5. 

• Additionally, you can also undergo a pre-sessional program before applying for admission to the main course, if marks are on the lower side. 

These are the general entry requirements. You can get in touch with Admissify, for the country and university-specific entry requirements for language courses and studies. 

What Courses Are Available?

The best universities for language studies are Harvard University, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, Stanford University, Yale University, The University of Tokyo, and Columbia University to name a few. You will come across a broad range of courses in countries like the US, UK, Korea, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland. The various courses that are available include:

• Applied Languages – BA

• Art and Sciences – Languages

• Language Studies B.A (Hons)

• Asian Languages

• Business Services and Solutions

• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, or TESOL

• Education – Teaching and Learning Languages

• Languages and Applied Linguistics

These programs mainly revolve around single or dual specializations in a foreign language/ language. You can hope to master the same in the desired period, depending on the duration of your course. 

Personal Statement (SOP Requirement)

When you are seeking admission to a university of repute abroad, you have to ensure to stand out from the crowd. There are millions of students just like you, who are applying. You should do your homework thoroughly, before sending the application. Additionally, the right personal statement can fetch you a scholarship as well. You should state some of the below details in your application.

• Make it sound realistic.

• State why you are learning. 

• You need to mention about your reasons for personal engagement with the language.

• Produce evidence, like names of journals, movies, and other readable material, that you must have gone through before deciding to take the course. 

• State your motivational reason for wanting to study a specific language in a specific country.