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French and Spanish- BA vs IPML

Hi!

Today I got an offer for French and Spanish IPML from Manchester University. As for as I know, Manchester is the only UK university to offer the IPML (Integrated Professional Master of Languages). So my question is... is it better to do a BA or IPML? All of the other places that I've applied to are straight BA programmes.

Any advice?

Thanks!

Reply 1

a-98

Obviously it's better to have an IPML since you'll be educated to an extremely high standard, but as far as I know it is very intensive (like, crazy hard work...). If you're looking to be a translator it might be a good option, but a BA in modern languages will get you to a near-native level with good cultural knowledge anyway, so it's completely your choice.