BA Modern Languages at University of Birmingham

Programme overview

Embrace flexibility - combine the study of two or three languages from the choice of Catalan, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. Our students can take two of their chosen languages from Beginner level. We offer an exceptional range of languages, of which our students can study two or three.

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, French Language 1 (Advanced), French Language 1 (Beginners), German Language 1 (Advanced), German Language 1 (Beginners), Spanish Language 1 (Advanced), Spanish Language 1 (Beginners).

Career pathways

On our Modern Languages courses, you’ll build skills that are useful in workplaces all over the world, preparing you to succeed in lots of different careers after university. Our Modern Languages graduates have a wide range of skills that are valued by employers, such as:.

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Entry requirements

A Level: ABB A level grade B is required for any advanced language/s you wish to study. See below for full information. IB: 6,5,5 32 points overall. We require a Higher Level or equivalent in any modern languages that you plan to study at Advanced level. See below for full information. BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM, plus B at A level in the required subject/s mentioned below. BTEC Diploma: DD, plus B at A level in the required subject/s mentioned below. BTEC Subsidiary Diploma: D, plus AB at A level, including the required subject/s mentioned below. Number of A levels required: 3. Required subjects and grades. 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/495d954c-9182-d3e3-f4dd-a60e9b42eeff

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