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Modern Languages and English Literature at University of Birmingham - UCAS

Course summary

Experience a unique blend of language, culture and literary study. Become proficient in your chosen language/s and enhance your understanding of literary genres and devices. Why study this course?

  • Study a modern language from beginner or advanced level - French, German, Italian, Russian, or Portuguese (beginner only). Combine this with English for a highly complementary and exciting way to contextualise your knowledge in each discipline.
  • At Birmingham you'll learn about your target culture's literature, history, politics and society, and through total immersion on your Year Abroad.
  • Choose from a diverse portfolio of English Literature modules – from fantasy, to gothic literature, to women’s writing to poetry and more.
  • Dive in to the study of Shakespeare and put your learning into context with our residential trip to Stratford-upon-Avon.
Top 100 for Modern Languages QS World Subject Rankings 2025 Top 30 for English in the QS World University Subject Rankings 2025 Top 15 in the UK for English in the Complete University Guide 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:
7Q6Q
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


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 English Literature at University of Birmingham - UCAS