Modern Languages and English Literature BA

Edgbaston Campus, Birmingham, United Kingdom

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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

Experience a unique blend of language, culture and literary study.

Study your chosen language and the cultures and societies where it is spoken. Combine language learning with an enhanced understanding of a wide range of topics in English literature.

Course highlights

Study a modern language from beginner or advanced level: Choose advanced or beginner German or French, or beginner Italian, Russian, or Portuguese. 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.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Experience a unique blend of language, culture and literary study.

Study your chosen language and the cultures and societies where it is spoken. Combine language learning with an enhanced understanding of a wide range of topics in English literature.

Course highlights

Study a modern language from beginner or advanced level: Choose advanced or beginner German or French, or beginner Italian, Russian, or Portuguese. 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.

Admission Requirements

International Baccalaureate

32+

PTE Academic

67+

IELTS

6.5+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

176+

TOEFL

88+

SAT

1350+

A levels

A level grade B is required for any advanced language you wish to study. If you do not have an A level language or equivalent, it is also possible to study a beginner (including post-GCSE) language without taking an advanced language.
A level English Literature or English Language and Literature is required.

IB Diploma

6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects plus 32 points overall. Higher Level grade 5 is required for any advance language you wish to study. If you do not have a Higer Level language or equivalent, it is possible to study one beginner (including post-GCSE) language without taking an advanced language'
Higher Level English Literature or English Language and Literature is required.

BTEC qualifications

BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM, plus BB at A level in the required subject/s mentioned above.
BTEC Diploma: DD, plus BB 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 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; DELF-B2 (French) 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.

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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