Modern Languages and Linguistics 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

Discover the inner workings of communication and explore how societies connect through languages.


With practical linguistics resources and an immersive year abroad, this course provides significant opportunities to prepare yourself for a career post-university.


Course highlights

  • Study a modern language from beginner (French, Italian, Spanish or Russian) or advanced level (French or Spanish), alongside Linguistics - a highly complementary and exciting way to contextualise your knowledge in each discipline.
  • Develop your communication skills – understand how language shapes human behaviour, relationships and worldviews.
  • Explore a broad range of specialisms – choose to focus on grammar, pragmatics, historical linguistics, Englishes used worldwide, or in digital media. 

Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Discover the inner workings of communication and explore how societies connect through languages.


With practical linguistics resources and an immersive year abroad, this course provides significant opportunities to prepare yourself for a career post-university.


Course highlights

  • Study a modern language from beginner (French, Italian, Spanish or Russian) or advanced level (French or Spanish), alongside Linguistics - a highly complementary and exciting way to contextualise your knowledge in each discipline.
  • Develop your communication skills – understand how language shapes human behaviour, relationships and worldviews.
  • Explore a broad range of specialisms – choose to focus on grammar, pragmatics, historical linguistics, Englishes used worldwide, or in digital media. 

Admission Requirements

32+
67+
6.5+
176+
88+
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 one beginner (including post-GCSE) language without taking an advanced language. 
  • We also require an A level in English Language, English Literature, English Language and Literature, Modern Foreign Language, Psychology, Sociology, History, Geography, Philosophy or Law.

IB Diploma
  • 6,6,5 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 Higher Level language or equivalent, it is possible to study one beginner (including post-GCSE) language without taking an advanced language.
  • We also require Higher Level in English Language, English Literature, English Language and Literature, Modern Foreign Language, Psychology, Sociology, History, Geography, Philosophy or Law.

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 Spanish 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 DELE-B2 (Spanish). 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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