BachelorHumanities and languages

International Development and Languages BA (Hons)

University of Portsmouth · Portsmouth · United Kingdom

A 4-year bachelor's programme in Portsmouth.

Study abroadYear abroad⁠106 of 2374 similar publish this
How it's taughtLectures⁠240 of 2374 similar publish this
Price£10,050–£18,800/ year · 2027/28 · depending on citizenship
Next dateUnknownUnknown
LanguageNot foundNot found on official pages
Duration4 years⁠

✓ 3 official sources · checked 31 Oct 2026

Official page ↗
What you will study

50 modules published

Across 4 years of study.

How does the focus shift?

Languages and communication all the way

Share of modules by theme in each year. Our classification by module titles.

Specialist subjectsBusiness and managementSociety, ethics and lawLanguages and communicationResearch methodsProjects and labsThesisFree electives
Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
  • Specialist subjects
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Languages and communication
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Thesis
  • Free electives
What is a week like?

How you're taught

  • Lectures
  • one-on-one tutorials
  • Seminars
  • Workshops

1 of 2375 similar publish hours · 0 of 2375 publish a teaching split

What are all the subjects?

All 50 modules

Year 1 · 11 modules
ModuleTypeUK CATS
· YearCore30
· YearCore30
· YearOptional60
· YearOptional30
· YearOptional30
· YearOptional60
· YearOptional30
· YearOptional60
· YearOptional30
· YearOptional30
· YearOptional30

Source: course-module-catalog.port.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 2 · 20 modules
ModuleTypeUK CATS
· Term 1Optional20
· YearOptional20
· YearOptional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 1Core20
· Term 2Core20
· Term 2Optional20
· YearOptional20

Source: course-module-catalog.port.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 3 · 1 module · all core
ModuleUK CATS
· Year120

Source: course-module-catalog.port.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 4 · 18 modules
ModuleTypeUK CATS
· Term 2Optional20
· YearCore20
· YearOptional20
· YearOptional20
· YearOptional20
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· YearOptional40
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· YearOptional40
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 2Optional20

Source: course-module-catalog.port.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

The degree in facts
LevelBachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6Inferred
QualificationBachelor of Arts · Abbr: BA⁠
Credits120 UK CATS · Scope: Per year⁠
Study modeMode: Full time · Full time year abroad⁠
DeliveryOn campus⁠
CampusCity: Portsmouth · Campus: PortsmouthInferred
Semester abroad
  • Year abroadAvailable: Yes⁠
How are you assessed?
Teaching methods
  • Lectures⁠
  • One-on-one tutorials⁠
  • Seminars⁠
  • Workshops⁠
How it differs

Against similar programmes

Where this programme leans, compared with the same level and field.

What is there more of here?

More society, ethics and law than 2 of 3 similar

Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.

This programmeInternational Development and Languages BA (Hons) Portsmouth50
International Relations and Languages BA (Hons) Portsmouth59
Modern Languages BA (Hons) Portsmouth75
International Business and Languages BA (Hons) Portsmouth31
  • Specialist subjects
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Languages and communication
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Thesis
  • Free electives
Is this a typical programme?

More society, ethics and law, less languages and communication

Share here against the average of 3 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.

More here than typical

Society, ethics and law
16% here
9% typical

Less here than typical

Languages and communication
46% here
59% typical
Business and management
4% here
10% typical

About the same as typical: projects and labs, research methods, specialist subjects, thesis.

Which year differs most?

Year 4 stands out most

The same mix of themes, cut by year of study. Our classification by module titles.

Year 1

Close to similar programmes

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Year 2

Close to similar programmes

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Year 4

More society, ethics and law 22% against 15% at most

This programme
University of Portsmouth
  • Specialist subjects
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Languages and communication
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Thesis
  • Free electives
What is only here?

4 modules not found at 3 similar programmes

Matched by title, so treat it as a hint to check.

Society, ethics and law

2
  • Global Crises: Climate, Conflict and Insecurity
  • Gender and Social Justice

Business and management

1
  • Global Political Economy

Specialist subjects

1
  • Global Development
Where you'll study

Studying in Portsmouth

What is the campus like?
City size100,000 to 500,000 people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 248,440 in 2016
Distance to the centre≈ 1.2 km from the centre, straight line · our calculation
HousingRooms run by the institution⁠
FacilitiesGym⁠, Laboratories⁠, Library⁠, Sports fields⁠, Sports hall⁠, Swimming pool⁠, Gym (nearby)⁠, Library (nearby)⁠
FoodCafeteria⁠, Meal planInferred
SupportCareer service⁠, Counselling⁠, Disability support⁠, Student clubs⁠, Student union⁠

The rest of what we hold on Portsmouth is on its page.

What it costs

At least £20,867 for the first year

What does the first year cost?

≥ £20,867 first year · 2027/28 · non-EU · our sum

Tuition 2027/28£18,800
Application fee£27
Living, the institution's estimate × 12£2,040

Not published: visa fee and insurance

Add your own figures Not published. Only you see these, nothing is saved.

Every fee as the institution publishes it (7)
FeeWho pays itYearAmount
TuitionUK home students2027/28£5,760 / year
≈ €6,902
TuitionUK home students2027/28£1,505 / year
≈ €1,803
TuitionEU citizens2027/28£1,635 / year
≈ €1,959
TuitionInternational students2027/28£3,150 / year
≈ €3,774
TuitionUK home students2027/28£10,050 / year
≈ €12,042
TuitionEU citizens2027/28£12,300 / year
≈ €14,738
TuitionInternational students2027/28£18,800 / year
≈ €22,526
What changes the price?

4 things that move it

×1.9
home students£10,050
EU/EEA£12,300
non-EU£18,800

Your passport changes the rate.

−£1,700

Care Leaver Bursary

−£1,000

Stand Alone Bursary

−£5,000

SQA Advanced Diploma Scholarship

Is that expensive?

A typical price

Among 21 similar programmes, in euros / year

This programme €22,526

Costs more than 8 of 20 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €21,537 and €22,526.

Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).

All 21, cheapest first
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature (University of New York in Prague)2026/27≈ €12,794
English Language and Literature, BA Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
English Language and TESOL, BA Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
English Literature, BA Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
History and Politics, BA Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
History, BA Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
International Business with Language, BA Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Languages and International Relations, BA Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
This programme2027/28≈ €22,526
English and History BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
English Language and Linguistics BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
English Language and Literature BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
English Literature BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
History BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
History and Politics BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
History with American Studies BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
History with Sociology BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
International Relations and Languages BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Modern Languages BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Bachelor in Humanities (IE University)2027/28≈ €27,300
Dual Bachelor Degree in Business Administration & Humanities (IE University)2027/28≈ €34,020
And the whole degree?

≈ £75,200

Tuition only.

At today's rate. Later years may cost more. Every Program estimate

How to start

Dates and admission

When does it happen?
DeadlinesUnknownNotify me
Is my language good enough?
English requirement6.0 IELTS overall
Check your score Saved in your profile, in this browser.
All 2 accepted proofs
IELTS 6.0 · Language: English · Min component: 5.5 · Conditions text: English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
IELTS 5.5 · Foundation year · Language: English · Min component: 5.5 · Conditions text: English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 5.5 with no component score below 5.5.
What are the steps?
  1. 1
    Check you qualifyOffer: 24 · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: International Baccalaureate⁠
    +10 more
    • Ucas tariff points · Text: 96-120 UCAS points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent. · Points max: 120 · Points min: 96⁠
    • Text: A Level - BBB-BBC · Intake: September 2027⁠
    • Text: Access to HE Diploma - 106-122 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma. · Intake: September 2027⁠
    • Text: BTEC National Extended Diploma (RQF - from 2016) - DDM-DMM · Intake: September 2027⁠
    • Text: T Level - Merit · Intake: September 2027⁠
    • Offer: 32 UCAS tariff points to include a Higher Level subject. · Intake: September 2027 · Foundation year · Qualification: International Baccalaureate⁠
    • Text: A Level - 32 tariff points at A level. · Intake: September 2027 · Foundation year⁠
    • Text: Access to HE Diploma - Pass the Access to HE Diploma. · Intake: September 2027 · Foundation year⁠
    • Text: BTEC National Extended Diploma (RQF - from 2016) - PPP · Intake: September 2027 · Foundation year⁠
    • Text: T Level - Pass (D or E in the Core) · Intake: September 2027 · Foundation year⁠
  2. 2
    Prove your languageIELTS 6.0 · Language: English · Min component: 5.5 · Conditions text: English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.⁠
    +1 more
    • IELTS 5.5 · Foundation year · Language: English · Min component: 5.5 · Conditions text: English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 5.5 with no component score below 5.5.⁠
  3. 3
    Admission testsUnknown
  4. 4
    How they chooseUnknown
  5. 5
    Where you applyRoute: Direct · System: University of Portsmouth application form⁠
    +2 more
    • Route: Ucas · Full time foundation year · UCAS code: LR95 · Institution code: P80⁠
    • Route: Ucas · Full time year abroad · UCAS code: LR90 · Institution code: P80⁠
  6. 6
    DocumentsUnknown
  7. 7
    DeadlineUnknown
  8. 8
    StartIntake: September · 2027⁠
What else to look at

Other options

How do the alternatives compare?

2 of 3 similar publish a price

Similar: same level, field and language, United Kingdom

The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 1 more.

This programmeInternational Development and Languages BA (Hons) PortsmouthSimilarInternational Relations and Languages BA (Hons) PortsmouthSimilarModern Languages BA (Hons) Portsmouth
Price£18,800 / year · 2027/28£18,800 / year · 2027/28£18,800 / year · 2027/28
Duration4 years4 years5 years
LanguageNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Next dateNot publishedNot publishedNot published

0 of 3 publish a next date.

Where this comes from

Every fact has a source

Why trust this page?

88 facts from 3 official sources

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88facts with a quote
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The short version

The programme, from the facts

International Development and Languages BA (Hons) is a bachelor's programme in humanities and languages at University of Portsmouth in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. It takes 4 years.

The institution publishes 50 modules, of which 44 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are languages and communication (46%), society, ethics and law (16%) and free electives (14%).

It includes a semester abroad.

How much does International Development and Languages BA (Hons) cost?

£18,800 / year · 2027/28 · non-EU; prices differ by citizenship (UK home students: £10,050; EU citizens: £12,300; International students: £18,800). In euros that is ≈ €22,526.

When is the next deadline or start?

Unknown.

What language is it taught in?

Not found on official pages.

How long does it take?

4 years.

Where is it?

University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom.

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Everything we hold

All 17 fields we hold

Every value with its source, and every field we looked for but could not find.

Dates · 1 with values
StartIntake: September · 2027⁠
Admission · 3 with values
How to applyRoute: Direct · System: University of Portsmouth application form⁠Route: Ucas · Full time foundation year · UCAS code: LR95 · Institution code: P80⁠Route: Ucas · Full time year abroad · UCAS code: LR90 · Institution code: P80⁠
Language requirementIELTS 6.0 · Language: English · Min component: 5.5 · Conditions text: English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.⁠IELTS 5.5 · Foundation year · Language: English · Min component: 5.5 · Conditions text: English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 5.5 with no component score below 5.5.⁠
Prior educationOffer: 24 · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: International Baccalaureate⁠Ucas tariff points · Text: 96-120 UCAS points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent. · Points max: 120 · Points min: 96⁠Text: A Level - BBB-BBC · Intake: September 2027⁠Text: Access to HE Diploma - 106-122 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma. · Intake: September 2027⁠Text: BTEC National Extended Diploma (RQF - from 2016) - DDM-DMM · Intake: September 2027⁠Text: T Level - Merit · Intake: September 2027⁠Offer: 32 UCAS tariff points to include a Higher Level subject. · Intake: September 2027 · Foundation year · Qualification: International Baccalaureate⁠Text: A Level - 32 tariff points at A level. · Intake: September 2027 · Foundation year⁠Text: Access to HE Diploma - Pass the Access to HE Diploma. · Intake: September 2027 · Foundation year⁠Text: BTEC National Extended Diploma (RQF - from 2016) - PPP · Intake: September 2027 · Foundation year⁠Text: T Level - Pass (D or E in the Core) · Intake: September 2027 · Foundation year⁠
Programme · 10 with values · 1 without
CampusCity: Portsmouth · Campus: PortsmouthInferred
QualificationBachelor of Arts · Abbr: BA⁠
Credits120 UK CATS · Scope: Per year⁠
DeliveryOn campus⁠
Duration4 years · Full time year abroad⁠5 years · Standard foundation year⁠
Language of instructionNot found on official pages
LevelBachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6Inferred
LocationPortsmouth, Portsmouth, United KingdomInferred
Semester abroadYear abroad · Available: Yes⁠
Study modeMode: Full time · Full time year abroad⁠
Teaching methodsLectures⁠one-on-one tutorials⁠Seminars⁠Workshops⁠

Institution record: University of Portsmouth

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