Modern Languages BA (Hons)
University of Birmingham
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 65 graduates of Modern Languages BA (Hons) 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.
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £28000 | £26500 | £30500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24000 - £30000 | £22500 - £32000 | £25000 - £38000 |
All Others in Language and Area Studies courses of University of Birmingham
Salary of all UK Graduates of Others in Language and Area Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26063 | £24027 | £28233 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23000 - £30158 | £18667 - £30646 | £21578 - £37856 |
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Course Description
Studying an undergraduate BA Modern Languages degree at the University of Birmingham prepares you to live and work as an engaged citizen of the world, blending language and culture through unforgettable experiences that increase your employability.
Our programme offers the flexibility to study two to three languages, including Catalan, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish plus Translation Studies. You will learn a wide range of topics beyond language, choosing from an extensive selection of exciting optional modules, such as:
- Chinese business language
- Conflict, identity and absurdity in French theatre
- Cross-cultural cinema
- Decolonial approaches to contemporary thought and culture
- German language cultures and societies in the contemporary world
- The golden age of the Russian novel
- Hispanic cultures in global contexts
- Mexican art in the twentieth century
- Modern Italy in the making
- New media and Catalan identity
- Popular culture and resistance in the Portuguese speaking world
- Race, gender and the legacies of colonialism
- Songs without borders
You will also spend a year abroad immersing yourself in the culture of your chosen languages, through either study or work opportunities.
You may also be interested in our BA French, BA German, BA Italian, BA Russian, BA Spanish, or BA Modern Languages with Translation courses.
Why study this course?
Our undergraduate BA Modern Language is for you if you want to:
Enjoy flexibility in your studies - choose to study two or three languages. Depending on the specific programme, you can combine them with Translation, Business Management, Linguistics, English Literature, History, History of Art, Music, International Business, International Relations, Law.
Dive deeper than vocabulary – become fluent with our bespoke language-focused modules. Learn a wide range of topics beyond language choosing from an extensive selection of optional modules, designed and delivers by researchers who are experts in the field.
Practice like a professional – develop your skills with our state-of-the-art interpreting suite, including Televic interpreting desks and soundproof booths, with the same professional standard used at the United Nations.
Join the Modern Languages community - enhance your skills with a wide range of exciting extracurricular activities, including 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
14th overall in the Complete University Guide (2023)
Top 25 for French in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide (2023)
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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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Modern Languages BA (Hons) at University of Birmingham
| 30% | Administrative occupations |
| 15% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 10% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 10% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 0% | Information Technology Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
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 BA (Hons)
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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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 “Modern Languages”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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