BA Modern Languages and History at University of Birmingham

Programme overview

Investigate unfamiliar territory and study language, culture and society through this complementary combination. Combine your studies in your language of choice with a deep dive into the periods of History which interest you the most.

Department: Modern Languages | Duration: 4 Years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Discover: Personal, Academic and Professional Development in Modern Languages, History and Heritage, Practising History: Skills in History, The Making of the Contemporary World: 1800 to the Present, The Making of the Early Modern World, 1500-1800, The History of Africa in Global Context, The Making of the Medieval World, 500- 1050.

Career pathways

Global workplace skills are developed throughout your time on our Modern Languages programmes, enabling our graduates to thrive in a number of professional environments. Our Modern Languages graduates have a wide range of skills that are valued by employers, such as:.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Level: AAB See below for full information. IB: 6,6,5 including 32 points total. See below for full information. BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM, plus a B at A level in the required subject/s. See below for full information. Number of A levels required: 3. A level grade B is required for any advanced language (French, German or Spanish) you wish to study. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). per year for domestic (UK) students for 2027/28 Source

International applicants: GBP 25,320 a year (2027/28). per year for international students for 2027/28 Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 Years

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/0d95a3e5-fbe1-45b7-b1a3-c43f8f2ad74a

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