French and Italian BA

Edgbaston Campus, Birmingham, United Kingdom

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# 73QS Subject Rankings

48 monthsProgramme duration

24,480 GBPTuition Fee/year

SepStarting Month

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

At Birmingham, language learning goes beyond the classroom - dive into European culture, history, and arts.

Develop your language skills while exploring the diverse and fascinating cultures of France and Italy.

Course highlights

Combine advanced or beginners' French with beginners' Italian.
Study language and topics of cultural significance, designed and delivered by expert teachers and researchers.
Live and study in one of the most culturally mixed cities in the UK – make global connections on your course and through our student societies.
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.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

At Birmingham, language learning goes beyond the classroom - dive into European culture, history, and arts.

Develop your language skills while exploring the diverse and fascinating cultures of France and Italy.

Course highlights

Combine advanced or beginners' French with beginners' Italian.
Study language and topics of cultural significance, designed and delivered by expert teachers and researchers.
Live and study in one of the most culturally mixed cities in the UK – make global connections on your course and through our student societies.
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.

Admission Requirements

PTE Academic

67+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

176+

IELTS

6.5+

TOEFL

88+

International Baccalaureate

32+

A levels

A level grade B is required for any advanced language you wish to study. It is also possible to study two beginner (including post-GCSE) languages without taking an advanced language.
General Studies is accepted.

IB Diploma

6,5,5 in Higher level subjects plus 32 points overall. You also require a Higher Level or equivalent in the modern language that you plan to study.

BTEC qualifications

BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM, plus a B at A level in the required subject/s mentioned above.
BTEC Diploma: DD, plus a B at A level in the required subject/s mentioned above.
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma: D, plus AB at A level, including the required subject/s mentioned above.

Independent language diplomas:

If you would like to study advanced French as part of your programme but are not currently studying the required language at A level, we are happy to consider applications from those offering an independent language diploma at B2 level as demonstration of advanced language skills.
The independent language diploma we would consider is DELF-B2 (French). This diploma is assessed against the criteria set by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, and can be studied for in your own time or through a language centre. These diplomas will be considered when taken in addition to three A levels or equivalent qualifications as outlined above.

Program Duration

4 Years

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic

Starts from

9,790 GBP

International

Starts from

24,480 GBP

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