BA History of Art and Modern Languages at University of Bristol

Programme overview

This rewarding joint honours degree presents an exciting opportunity for you to explore the past, interpret our present and shape your future through in-depth study of the history of art, your chosen language (French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish) and its related cultures. All languages can be studied from beginners' level or post-A level (or the equivalent), apart from Portuguese, which is offered from beginners' level only. You choose your language after you accept an offer.

What you will study

The degree lasts four years. Your first, second and fourth years are spent in Bristol. Year 3 is spent working or studying abroad in a country where your chosen language is spoken, refining your language skills and cultural knowledge and gaining valuable work experience.

Career pathways

Students who spend time overseas ‘consistently achieve better academic outcomes, secure more professional-level jobs and earn higher salaries’ than those who do not ('Gone International: A New Generation’, Universities UK International, 2025). Modern Languages courses for 2027: BA Comparative Literatures and Cultures and Modern Languages: Study type Full-time only Course type Joint honours UCAS code QR21 BA English and Modern Languages: Study...

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level standard offer: ABB. A-level contextual offer: BBC. BTEC: DDM in any Applied General. IB Diploma: 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level. Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers: Advanced Higher: AB and Higher: AABBB. GCSE: No specific subjects required. English language: IELTS 7.0 overall with 7.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other skills (or equivalent). Apply through UCAS (course code VR30).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 29,300 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/

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