Modern Languages and Music BA 48 months Undergraduate Programme By University of Birmingham |TopUniversities
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

Enjoy plenty of opportunities for practical application in both languages and musicology/performance with this course.


Improve your musical craft, study music in its complex relations to culture and society, and take your language learning to the next level.


Course highlights

  • Study language and topics of cultural significance, designed and delivered by expert teachers and researchers.
  • Learn one modern language from beginner or advanced level - choose from advanced or beginner French, German or Spanish or beginners' Portuguese. 
  • Enjoy a diverse programme, with modules such as Film Music Techniques and History, Music and Emotion, and The Symphony: Prestige and Politics.
  • Benefit from additional one-to-one instrumental and/or vocal tuition in each year and refine your musical craft.
  • Take advantage of our top of the range music facilities and outstanding opportunities, including joining a symphonic orchestra or a gospel choir. 
  • Live and 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

Enjoy plenty of opportunities for practical application in both languages and musicology/performance with this course.


Improve your musical craft, study music in its complex relations to culture and society, and take your language learning to the next level.


Course highlights

  • Study language and topics of cultural significance, designed and delivered by expert teachers and researchers.
  • Learn one modern language from beginner or advanced level - choose from advanced or beginner French, German or Spanish or beginners' Portuguese. 
  • Enjoy a diverse programme, with modules such as Film Music Techniques and History, Music and Emotion, and The Symphony: Prestige and Politics.
  • Benefit from additional one-to-one instrumental and/or vocal tuition in each year and refine your musical craft.
  • Take advantage of our top of the range music facilities and outstanding opportunities, including joining a symphonic orchestra or a gospel choir. 
  • Live and 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

32+
67+
6.5+
176+
88+
1350+
A levels
  • ABB with A level Music grade A. Where applicants are not taking Music at A level then ABRSM Grade 6 Theory or Grade 8 Performance is acceptable, in addition to the three A levels at ABB. Applicants with equivalent Trinity or LCM music theory qualifications are still considered. Music Technology A Level or any Music BTEC qualifications will not be accepted as a substitute for Music A level (however, they will be accepted as part of your wider offer providing all other requirements are met).
  • A level grade B is required for the advanced language you wish to study. It is also possible to study one beginner language, in which case an A level is not required.
  • We will also consider applications from candidates who do not meet the standard requirements for A Level Music, graded Theory or Performance exams on a case-by-case basis. Following your application you may be invited to an interview/audition.
  • General Studies is accepted.

IB Diploma
  • 6,5,5 in Higher level subjects plus 32 points overall. Where applicants are not taking HL Music, similar alternatives as in A level option will be accepted (ABRSM/equivalent grades or an interview). You also require a Higher Level or equivalent in the modern language that you plan to study.

BTEC qualifications
  • BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM, plus B at A level in any language/s taken.
  • BTEC Diploma: DD, plus B at A level in any language/s taken.
  • BTEC Subsidiary Diploma: D, plus AB at A level, including in any language/s taken.

Where applicants are not taking Music A level, similar alternatives as in A level option will be accepted (ABRSM/equivalent grades or an interview).


Independent language diplomas:
  • If you would like to study advanced French, 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; DELF-B2 (French), DELE-B2 (Spanish), or 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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