BA/BSc Flexible Combined Honours - 2025 entry

Combination of one or more core (compulsory) modules and optional modules which you choose from those available in that year. ​Please see the FCH module pages for more details on compulsory modules for each subject.

Continue studying your subjects, building a bespoke title. There will usually be more choice of modules allowing you to structure your degree more flexibly within your subjects.​ Please see the FCH module pages for more details on compulsory modules for each subject

Typically any placement year will take place in year 3. If you are not taking a placement year please see the Final Year modules for year 3.

During your final year you can choose to include an Independent Study (dissertation) module involving research. ​ Please see the FCH module pages for more details on compulsory modules for each subject.

UCAS code: Y006

Ways to spend the International Placement (work or study)

Our four-year “with Study Abroad” degree, offers you the possibility of spending your third studying abroad.  
  
Studying abroad offers a range of possibilities, with over 40 different partner universities worldwide available to Modern Languages students. This can provide you with the opportunity to experience a different academic environment with local and other international students, broadening your knowledge of the language and culture you study. 

Please note that Study Abroad placements at partner universities are subject to availability and are not guaranteed. The allocation of these places is competitive and based on first-year marks. 

Study Abroad FAQs

Why Study Abroad? 

Living and studying in a different country is an exciting experience that broadens your academic and cultural horizons, as well as giving you the opportunity to widen your circle of friends. Students who have studied abroad demonstrate initiative, independence, motivation and, depending on where they stay, may also have gained a working knowledge of another language – all key qualities that employers are looking for in today’s competitive employment environment. 

Where can I Study Abroad? 

We have partnership arrangements with many prestigious institutions across the globe. Exactly where you can apply to study will depend on the subject(s) you are studying at Exeter. For a full list please visit the Global Opportunities website. 

What will I study whilst I am abroad? 

Whilst overseas, you will complete predominantly Modern Languages-related modules that supplement the academic content of the modules offered at Exeter. 

For your year abroad you will agree a suite of modules in your host institution with the departmental Study Abroad Coordinator. 

Does it count towards my degree? 

Yes - the Year Abroad is an assessed year and the marks obtained count towards your final degree classification.
Please find more information on Flexible Combined Honours degree titles with Modern Languages, here.

How does it affect my tuition fee and funding? 

For your Year Abroad you will pay a significantly reduced tuition fee to Exeter – for more information visit our fees pages. You will also continue to receive any Student Finance support for which you are eligible. Other financial support may also be available for certain students.  

How do I apply? 

You may apply directly to the four-year BA/BSc Flexible Combined Honours with Study Abroad programme via UCAS; these students will be given priority of available study abroad placements. Alternatively, you may apply to the three-year BA/BSc Flexible Combined Honours and are entitled to request to apply to change onto the four-year programme once you are at Exeter, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.  

Please note that study abroad placements at partner universities are subject to availability and are not guaranteed on either option. The allocation of study abroad places is competitive based on your first-year average grade along with your successful completion of Years 1 and 2.

What happens if I am unable to secure a study placement? 

Once at Exeter, if students cannot go or are unwilling to go on their Year Abroad, they can apply to move to a three-year BA/BSc Flexible Combined Honours. This would need to be approved by the department. 

UCAS code: Y007

Our four-year ‘with UK Work Experience’ degree, offers you the possibility of spending your third year carrying out a graduate-level work placement or placements within the UK as part of your degree. There are no limits on the number of placements available and you can swap onto this option after you start your course.

Why choose to include Employment Experience?

Undertaking graduate-level work during your degree unlocks a world of experience that allows you to develop essential employability and interpersonal skills that relate to your degree and future career. A work placement will dramatically boost your confidence, enhance your CV and develop graduate level skills and competencies that employers are looking for.

Where will I do my work placement?

The sector (and country) you choose to work within is very much your choice as you will be responsible for finding and organising your placement. We will provide plenty of guidance and support during your first and second years which will prepare you to research and apply for placements. Ultimately, the university will give final approval to your placement to make sure you have a valuable experience.

How does it affect my tuition fees and funding?

For your ‘Year In Industry’ you will pay a significantly reduced tuition fee to Exeter – for more information visit our fees pages. If you were previously eligible, you will continue to receive a maintenance loan whilst on your year of work placement/s.

Find out more

Visit our website to learn more about employment experience opportunities. 

UCAS code: Y008

Our four-year ‘with Employment Experience Abroad’ degree, offers you the possibility of spending your third year abroad, carrying out a graduate-level work placement or placements as part of your degree. There are no limits on the number of placements available and you can swap onto this option after you start your course.

Why choose to include Employment Experience Abroad?

Spending up to a year living and working in a different country is an exciting experience that broadens your academic and cultural horizons, as well as giving you the opportunity to widen your circle of friends. By carrying out a graduate-level work placement or placements abroad you can demonstrate to employers your adaptability, cultural awareness, independence and resourcefulness and, depending on where you stay, may also have gained a working knowledge of another language.

Where will I do my work placement?

The sector (and country) you choose to work within is very much your choice as you will be responsible for finding and organising your placement. We will provide plenty of guidance and support during your first and second years which will prepare you to research and apply for placements. Ultimately, the university will give final approval to your placement to make sure you have a valuable experience.

How does it affect my tuition fees and funding?

For your ‘Year In Industry’ you will pay a significantly reduced tuition fee to Exeter – for more information visit our fees pages. If you were previously eligible, you will continue to receive a maintenance loan whilst on your year of work placement/s.

Is the placement paid?

You will be paid in accordance with the rules of the country you work in and there may be visa restrictions or requirements which you need to consider when applying.

Find out more

Visit our website to learn more about employment experience opportunities.