Modern Languages with Translation Studies 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

Become an expert linguist, ready to communicate in multiple languages.

You'll learn the languages that interest you alongside core modules in translation in this flexible degree. You'll prepare for work in all kinds of sectors, from business and marketing to interpreting and teaching.

All languages are Beginners except for French, German and Spanish, which offer Advanced options as well.
For this programme, students must study at least one language at Advanced level.
You can choose one or two languages, provided they are not from the same group. If you wish to study a single language, it needs to be Advanced French, German or Spanish.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Become an expert linguist, ready to communicate in multiple languages.

All languages are Beginners except for French, German and Spanish, which offer Advanced options as well.
For this programme, students must study at least one language at Advanced level.
You can choose one or two languages, provided they are not from the same group. If you wish to study a single language, it needs to be Advanced French, German or Spanish.

Admission Requirements

International Baccalaureate

32+

SAT

1350+

PTE Academic

67+

IELTS

6.5+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

176+

TOEFL

88+

A levels

A level grade B is required for the advanced language you wish to study. It is also possible to study a beginner and advanced language. Beginner language study does not require an A level.

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 B at A level in the required subject/s mentioned above.
BTEC Diploma: DD, plus 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, 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), 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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