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This degree allows you to choose either Chinese, French, German or Spanish. Language skills are combined with advanced communication skills and studied alongside the societies, cultures, and political systems of the countries where your chosen language is spoken.?

In your third year, you’ll spend at least one semester working or studying abroad at one of our partner universities. This is a great opportunity to further develop your language skills, as you will be immersed in the language and culture you are studying.

This degree can be studied by individuals with no prior language learning, using Heriot-Watt's tried and tested beginner pathway for language learning, which allows you to catch up during your first year and join standard language courses by year two of the degree.?

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements:
Standard entry: 4 Highers at AABB including chosen language at A (unless taking the Beginner Pathway) plus English at National 5.

Widening access entry: 4 Highers at BBBC (two sittings) including chosen language at B plus English at National 5.

For entry to year 2 you require 2 Advanced Highers at BB including a relevant language plus Highers at AABB