- UCAS course code
- QR17
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
BA Linguistics and Russian
Investigate the science of language and develop skills to thrive in a Russian-speaking environment.
Duration: 4 years
Year of entry: 2025
UCAS course code: QR17 / Institution code: M20
- Key features:
Study abroad
Study with a language
- Typical A-level offer: ABB
- Typical contextual A-level offer: BBC
- Refugee/care-experienced offer: BBC
- Typical International Baccalaureate offer: 34 points overall with 6,6,5 at HL
Fees and funding
Fees
Tuition fees for home students commencing their studies in September 2025 will be £9,535 per annum (subject to Parliamentary approval). Tuition fees for international students will be £26,500 per annum. For general information please see the undergraduate finance pages.
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
Scholarships/sponsorships
Scholarships and bursaries are available to eligible Home/EU students, this is in addition to the government package of maintenance grants.
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Course unit details:
LEAP Polish 2
| Unit code | ULPL51020 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | 20 |
| Unit level | Level 2 |
| Teaching period(s) | Full year |
| Offered by | ULC LEAP |
| Available as a free choice unit? | Yes |
Overview
This course is designed for students who already have some knowledge of the Polish language, who are already familiar with the script, and who have a basic understanding of the grammar system. The course aims to develop skills acquired in LEAP Polish 1 in speaking, listening, reading and writing. It lays emphasis on communication and comprehension skills but also builds on the fundamentals of grammar already acquired. The course introduces students to a wider range of vocabulary to enable them to read longer texts and conduct a more general conversation on familiar topics of everyday communication. Topics covered in LEAP Polish 1 will be revised and extended and new themes will be introduced which will develop understanding of the society and culture of contemporary Poland.
Pre/co-requisites
Pre-requisite: LEAP Polish 1, or equivalent.
Co-requisite: If you are studying a Modern Languages Degree, either single or joint honours, please refer to relevant guidance about eligibility for LEAP units on your programme structure.
Aims
FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION, INCLUDING 'HOW TO APPLY', SEE
https://www.languagecentre.manchester.ac.uk/learn-a-language/courses-for-all/
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
- demonstrate better understanding and knowledge of key grammar points with appropriate usage;
- demonstrate reasonable competency in comprehension and listening through accurately extracting key information from written and audio sources on specific familiar topics;
- communicate orally in simple, routine situations and handle short social exchanges about familiar topics.
By the end of the course, students should be able to perform at Level A2 of the Common European Framework.
Teaching and learning methods
One three-hour seminar per week, delivered through blended learning which integrates on campus and on-line instruction as necessary. This will also include online digital learning available via Blackboard and supplemented by extra online resources to aid students in their independent learning.
Transferable skills and personal qualities
Pair and team work, focused listening, informal presentations, language awareness, cultural appreciation.
Employability skills
- Other
- Successful completion of this course unit will enhance your curriculum vitae and your employability by showing that you have a capacity to learn other languages and the desire engage with other cultures.
Assessment methods
Four pieces of assessed work as follows:
Semester one: Week 12- Written Exam 30%
Semester two: Week 11- Listening 10% & Written Exam 30%; week 12 - Oral Exam 30%
Feedback methods
Feedback will include a combination of: informal ongoing oral and written feedback resulting from homework and class based learning activities; formal written feedback will be given following every assessment.
Recommended reading
Set texts
Iwona Stempek, Anna Stelmach, Sylwia Dawidek, Aneta Szymkiewicz, Krok po kroku. Polski. Seria podrczników do nauki jzyka polskiegl dla obcokrajowców. Poziom A1/ A2, Kraków 2013, ISBN: 978-83-930731-0-8
Recommended texts
Students are encouraged to use the Language Centre for material for beginners in Polish.
Study hours
| Scheduled activity hours | |
|---|---|
| Seminars | 69 |
| Independent study hours | |
|---|---|
| Independent study | 140 |
Teaching staff
| Staff member | Role |
|---|---|
| Orieb Masadeh-Tate | Unit coordinator |