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Russian and Spanish at University of Birmingham - UCAS

Course summary

Experience a unique and powerful combination of linguistic and cultural expertise, connecting you to two geopolitically important regions. Gain advanced language skills and a deep understanding of the interconnected histories, economies, and cultures of Europe, Latin America, and Russia. This language combination gives you desirable graduate skills in an increasingly globalized world. Why study this course?

  • Studying Russian with Spanish positions you as a highly valuable professional in an increasingly globalized world
  • Experience a new approach to language learning with our CLIL (Content Language Integrated Learning) teaching method - study topics of cultural significance in Russian and Spanish, designed and delivered by expert researchers.
  • Learn in a vibrant city that is culturally, ethnically and religiously diverse. Join our language and culture-based societies to further enhance your skills and contribute to the student-led Linguist Magazine.
  • 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.
16th for Iberian Languages in the Complete University Guide 2025 8th in the UK for Russian in the Times Good University Guide 2025 Top 100 for Modern Languages in the QS World Subject Rankings 2025

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 page.


How to apply

This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

Application codes

Course code:
RR74
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


Student Outcomes

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
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Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535* Year 1
Scotland £9535* Year 1
Wales £9535* Year 1
Channel Islands £9535* Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

The Government has yet to confirm the tuition fees payable by Home students for 2026/27 and subsequent years. The provisional tuition fee shown above relates to the academic year 2025/26. If Parliament agrees on an increase in tuition fees, the University will increase fees for each year of study normally in line with these changes and will communicate any change in the fees without delay. 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.
Russian and Spanish at University of Birmingham - UCAS