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Course summary
Mastery of Italian and Portuguese opens doors to international business, diplomacy, tourism, education and the cultural sector. On this course, you'll gain deep linguistic and cultural insights into two internationally influential regions as you enhance your global communication skills. This unique combination equips you with the cultural fluency, critical thinking, and adaptability needed to unlock a wide range of international, educational or academic careers. During your Year Abroad you will study, work or teach at one of our partner institutions, sharpening your language skills and building unvaluable cultural and professional connections. Delve further into your language studies by choosing from a selection of exciting optional modules, which may include:
- Visions of Italy: Modern Italy in the Making
- Dante: Word, Music and Image
- Icons of Italy
- Memory and Public Space in the Portuguese-speaking World
- Roots of Inequality: Race, Gender and the Legacies of Colonialism
- Experience a new approach to language learning with our CLIL (Content Language Integrated Learning) teaching method - study topics of cultural significance in Italian and Portuguese, designed and delivered by expert researchers.
- Teach, study or complete a work placement abroad - immerse yourself in the Italian and Portuguese languages.
- Enjoy focused academic contact - we pride ourselves on competitive contact hours. These take place in small groups, encouraging active language learning through engagement with cultural material.
- Join our language and culture-based societies to further enhance your skills - contribute to the student-led Linguist Magazine.
Modules
First-year modules cover a broad base of the subject and are designed to introduce you to ways of studying at university. By the final year the modules you take will become more specialised and reflect the research expertise of the academic staff. More detailed module information can be found on the ‘Course detail’ tab on the University of Birmingham’s coursefinder web pages.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- RR35
- Institution code:
- B32
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above. If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter.
Provider information
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT