Modern Languages BA
Course details for prospective students on our BA Modern Languages Studies undergraduate degree programme at the University of Birmingham.
- UCAS code: R901
Discover Modern Languages at Birmingham
Explore our undergraduate course offerings
Offering a choice of nine languages and degree combinations varying from History to Music, Modern Languages at the University of Birmingham gives you the power to communicate across borders and industries.
Some combinations may not be possible due to timetabling reasons. See our possible and impossible combinations here or contact us via the enquiry form at the bottom of the page if you have any questions.
Find your voice and expand your horizons
Our year abroadComplement your studies with a year abroad and gain an understanding of the working world. Learn in areas including translation, language teaching, legal cultures, business and enterprise. With expertise in a wide range of languages as well as Translation, you will be studying in one of the top 100 Modern Language departments in the world (QS 2024).
Why Study Modern Languages at Birmingham?
- Engage in active language learning with passionate academics - through our CLIL ("Content Language Integrated Learning") teaching method, you'll study language, grammar and vocabulary in direct relation to topics of real cultural significance in your chosen language.
- A wide range of exciting extracurricular activities - join cultural trips organised by the Modern Languages Society, our multilingual Linguist Magazine, specialist talks, research seminars and additional free languages classes at Languages for All.
- Access strong connections to the international translation industry – we are a corporate member of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting and belong to organisations and networks such as the European Society for Translation Studies and the International Association of Translation and Interpreting.
During my time here, I’ve found all my lecturers to be friendly, knowledgeable, and always willing to help. I engaged with the content much more easily, as well as enjoyed the time in classes.
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