Modern Languages and Music BA (Hons)
University of Birmingham
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 110 graduates of Modern Languages and Music BA (Hons) and other courses in others in language and area studies at University of Birmingham for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in others in language and area studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in others in language and area studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of others in language and area studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £28000 | £26500 | £30500 |
25-75 percentile range | £24000 - £30000 | £22500 - £32000 | £25000 - £38000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of others in language and area studies
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22720 | £19657 | £23554 |
25-75 percentile range | £19308 - £26434 | £14676 - £24633 | £17890 - £30269 |
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Course Description
Birmingham’s fusion of language and culture places employability at its heart, preparing you to live and work as an engaged citizen of the world.
Studying an undergraduate modern language from beginner or advanced level (French, German, Spanish or Russian) alongside Music is highly complementary and an exciting opportunity to contextualise your knowledge in each discipline. At the Univeristy of Birmingham, language is studied through the lens of the target culture's literature, history, politics and society, and through total immersion on the Year Abroad. Find out more about your chosen combination. Some combinations we are unable to offer due to timetabling restrictions and German alongside Music is only offered at Advanced level.
Our Music department is over 100 years old, and is housed in our state-of-the-art Bramall Music Building. Your undergraduate Music studies will encompass musicology, composition and performance - including one-to-one instrumental/vocal tuition. Many students receive their practical tuition from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, with whom we enjoy close links.
Why study this course?
More than fluent –Choose vocational modules in areas such as Translation, Language Teaching, Legal Culture, Business and more! Talk the talk into a long list of career prospects with the help of our Careers and Employability team. Practice as a professional – Develop your skills with our state-of-the-art translation suite, Televic interpreting suite and sound proof booths to the same professional standard at the United Nations. Explore your niche – The Department of Music houses a Balinese Gamelan and a large collection of Early Instruments, upon which it is possible to receive tuition. We are also home to the Centre for Early Music Performance and Research (CEMPR); the Centre for Composition and Associated Studies (COMPASS); and Birmingham Electroacoustic Music Studios (BEAST). Your spotlight awaits – You will have access to a wide variety of choirs, orchestras, ensembles, music groups and musical theatre organised by the Department of Music, University Music Society and the Guild of Students. Birmingham: the city of music – Get involved in running and promoting our ensembles as a member of the Music Society Committee and receive professional mentoring. At University of Birmingham you’ll work exciting performance and festivals - both on the stage and behind the scenes.
Top 90 for Modern Languages in the QS World University Subject Rankings 2022
11th for undergraduate Music in the Complete University Guide 2022
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Modern Languages and Music BA (Hons) at University of Birmingham
30% | Business and public service associate professionals |
15% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
10% | Finance Professionals |
10% | Engineering professionals |
10% | Sales occupations |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Information Technology Professionals |
0% | Teaching Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for others in language and area studies
All others in language and area studies courses of University of Birmingham
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
BA Modern Languages and Music Students can study up to two foreign languages alongside Music. At least one of these languages needs to be an advanced language (post A-Level). To take a language from beginners level, evidence of language learning ability is required such as a grade A in a Modern Language at GCSE.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 6.0)
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Modern Languages and Music BA (Hons)
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
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England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above.
If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter.
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of University of Birmingham in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Birmingham in related subject specific rankings.
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #11
- #11
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- Music
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #20
- #24
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- Music
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
See all 35 university rankings of University of Birmingham
About University of Birmingham
The University of Birmingham is a research university based in Edgbaston, Birmingham, England. The university’s aim is to be at the cutting edge of educational delivery, and to have their curriculum be continually reshaped by new revelations in research. The main campus is situated a reasonable three miles away from Birmingham city centre, which doesn’t take long to get to via bus if the student decides they’d like to spend some of their free time there.
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Student composition of University of Birmingham
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Birmingham by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 24385
- postgraduates:
- 9185
- Total:
- 33570
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Music”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023