College of Arts and Law exchange modules - University of Birmingham

As an Exchange student in the College of Arts and Law there is a large selection of modules you can take. Details of the modules you can take within each of our Schools can be found below.

If you are studying with us for the full-year you must take 60 credits per semester (120 credits in total.) If you are studying with us for one semester, you must take 60 credits in total.

When applying for your modules please could we ask that you pay special attention to the semesters in which each module runs. This information can be found under each module title and will state ‘1’ for modules running in semester 1, ‘2’ for modules running in semester 2 and ‘1&2’ for modules running across the whole year. Full-year modules cannot be split unless specified.

All modules listed are subject to availablity. Some modules do require some previous experience of study, and your application will be reviewed to see if you are suitable.

Spaces on many modules are limited, so please do keep this in mind when making your choices.

Birmingham Law School

You will require experience in Law in order to be accepted onto these modules and as such all applications will be subject to approval by the Law School so please keep this in mind when applying.

Please be aware that all modules are subject to availability, and your first choices cannot be guaranteed.

Law Affiliate students (Word 52KB)

Certificate of Higher Education in English (Word 52KB)

English, Drama and Creative Studies

All applications will be checked for academic suitability so please keep this in mind when applying.

If you are applying for a Level H module, you will require near-native English and a very strong background in that subject, without this your application will not be considered. These applications are subject to academic approval by the English Department.

Please be aware that all modules are subject to availability, and your first choices cannot be guaranteed.

Drama and Theatre Arts (Levels LI and LH) (Word 42KB)

LC Linguistics and Communications (Word 40KB)

LI and LH Linguistics and Communications (Word 44KB)

LC English Literature (Word 40KB)

LI English Literature (Word 49KB)

LH English Literature (Word 52KB)

History and Cultures

All applications will be checked for academic suitability so please keep this in mind when applying.

Please be aware that all modules are subject to availability, and your first choices cannot be guaranteed.

History (All Years) (Word 47KB)

African Studies and Anthropology (All Years) (Word 41KB)

Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology (All Years) (Word 45KB)

Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music

Please note that your academic transcript will require prior approval by the department in instances where a required level in the language is stated within the module description, please do keep this in mind when submitting your module choice form.

For the majority of our Core Language courses you will only be registered for the module once the Module Tutor has assessed your language level (this will be when you have arrived in Birmingham).

If you are applying for a Music module, please be aware that you will require a strong background in Music and your application will be subject to approval by the Music Department.

Please be aware that all modules are subject to availability, and your first choices cannot be guaranteed.

Modern Languages (all levels) (Word 76KB)

Art History, Curating and Visual Studies (all levels) (Word 44KB)

Music Modules (all levels) (Word 45KB)

Languages for All (Word 46KB)

Philosophy, Theology and Religion

All applications will be checked for academic suitability so please keep this in mind when applying.

Please be aware that all modules are subject to availability, and your first choices cannot be guaranteed.

Department of Philosophy (Word 53KB)

Department of Theology and Religion (Word 46KB)

If you have any queries please contact the College of Arts and Law Incoming Exchange Team at calstudyabroad@contacts.bham.ac.uk