German and Spanish BA 48 months Undergraduate Programme By University of Birmingham |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

24,480 GBPTuition Fee/year

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Specialise in a unique combination of languages which will give you access to rich literary, historical and cultural traditions as well as global business opportunities.


Spoken in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, German is crucial for understanding the economic powerhouses of Europe renowned for contributions to technology, engineering, and international business. Spanish, with its extensive reach across Spain, Latin America, and the U.S., is pivotal for engaging with diverse markets, cultures, and global affairs.


Course highlights

  • Study language and topics of cultural significance, designed and delivered by expert teachers and researchers.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Specialise in a unique combination of languages which will give you access to rich literary, historical and cultural traditions as well as global business opportunities.


Spoken in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, German is crucial for understanding the economic powerhouses of Europe renowned for contributions to technology, engineering, and international business. Spanish, with its extensive reach across Spain, Latin America, and the U.S., is pivotal for engaging with diverse markets, cultures, and global affairs.


Course highlights

  • Study language and topics of cultural significance, designed and delivered by expert teachers and researchers.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Admission Requirements

67+
176+
6.5+
88+
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 Spanish or German 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 diplomas we would consider are as follows; DELE-B2 (Spanish) and Goethe-Zertifikat-B2 (German). These diplomas are 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.

4 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,790 GBP
International
24,480 GBP

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