School-leaving examinations Selection is principally through application forms. English Language Individual counselling is available regarding Access courses, Scottish and Irish qualifications, and the International Baccalaureat. Non-standard applicants will be considered on merit. If you opt to major in one language or take two modern languages, the year abroad is normally a requirement. Dual language students may divide the year equally between two countries, or unevenly, with an assistantship in one country and eight weeks in the other.
Students usually spend their third year abroad.
We have links with several European countries through the Socrates programme, and you can go and study your main subjects in France, Germany, Austria, Italy or Spain. There is also an exchange programme with colleges and universities in the USA, Mexico and Australia. Graduates are well-placed for entry into a broad range of careers, e.g. management, public service, administration, journalism, teaching, personnel, public relations and tourism. These degrees are an excellent preparation for postgraduate diploma courses such as teaching English as a foreign language, bilingual secretarial work and international business, as well as for postgraduate research.