21Jun
UndergraduateUniversity of Birmingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Studying an undergraduate BA Modern Languages degree at the University of Birmingham prepares you to live and work as an engaged citizen of the world, blending language and culture through unforgettable experiences that increase your employability. Our programme offers the flexibility to study two to three languages, including Catalan, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish plus Translation Studies. You will learn a wide range of topics beyond language, choosing from an extensive selection of exciting optional modules, such as:
- Chinese business language
- Conflict, identity and absurdity in French theatre
- Cross-cultural cinema
- Decolonial approaches to contemporary thought and culture
- German language cultures and societies in the contemporary world
- The golden age of the Russian novel
- Hispanic cultures in global contexts
- Mexican art in the twentieth century
- Modern Italy in the making
- New media and Catalan identity
- Popular culture and resistance in the Portuguese speaking world
- Race, gender and the legacies of colonialism
- Songs without borders
Subject options
This course offers the following subject options:
- Languages and Cultures Pathway - One Language
- Languages and Cultures Pathway - Three Languages
- Languages and Cultures Pathway - Two Languages
- Translation Studies Pathway - One Language
- Translation Studies Pathway - Two Languages
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
31Jan
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:
- R901
- 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
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
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