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Modern Languages and History of Art at University of Birmingham - UCAS

Course summary

Study fascinating and significant global artistic works alongside the languages that interest you the most. Strengthen your linguistic fluency with an understanding and appreciation of your target society's artistic and cultural works, as well as its history, politics and more. Why study this course?

  • Attend seminars and events at our art gallery on campus which houses works by famous artists such as; Van Gogh, Monet, Turner, Magritte and Kollwitz.
  • Our diverse optional modules give you the chance to explores areas of art history that interest you the most, from the Medieval to the contemporary.
  • Study a modern language or two from beginner or advanced level - choose from French, Italian, Russian or Spanish.
  • Experience a new approach to language learning with our CLIL (Content Language Integrated Learning) teaching method - study topics of cultural significance, designed and delivered by expert researchers.
Top 5 for History of Art in the Complete University Guide 2025 Top 30 for Modern Languages and Linguistics in the Guardian University Guide 2025 Top 75 for Arts and Humanities 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:
5QV1
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

BA Modern Languages and History of Art students can study up to two foreign languages alongside History of Art. At least one of these languages needs to be an advanced language (post A-Level). To take a language from beginners level, evidence of language learning ability is required such as a grade A in a Modern Language at GCSE.


Student Outcomes

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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.
Modern Languages and History of Art at University of Birmingham - UCAS