Birmingham,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Hons) Modern Languages and History in Birmingham United Kingdom | University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
|
Birmingham United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
22,860
(c. USD30,590.11)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
A BA in Modern Languages and History combines linguistic skills with cultural understanding, equipping you to thrive as a globally aware professional. This undergraduate program lets you study French, German, or Spanish (starting at beginner or advanced levels) while exploring historical contexts, creating a dynamic interplay between these disciplines. A crucial aspect of History degrees involves examining primary materials, and language proficiency significantly broadens the scope of sources available to you. The University of Birmingham's approach integrates language instruction with cultural studies - including literature, history, and social sciences - complemented by immersive overseas experiences during the Year Abroad.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Number of A levels required:
3
Typical offer:
AAB
Required subjects and grades:
A level humanities subjects. A level grade B is required for the advanced language you wish to study. It is also possible to study two beginner (including post-GCSE) languages without taking an advanced language, as long as one of your beginner languages is French or Spanish.
IB Diploma:
6,5,5 in Higher level subjects plus 32 points overall. You also require a Higher Level or equivalent in each modern language that you plan to study.
BTEC qualifications:
BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM, plus AB at A-level in the required subject/s mentioned above.
BTEC Diploma: DD, plus AB at A-level in the required subject/s mentioned above.
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma: D, plus AB at A-level in the required A-level subject/s mentioned above.
TOEFL 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 21 in Writing. IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any band.
3
Typical offer:
AAB
Required subjects and grades:
A level humanities subjects. A level grade B is required for the advanced language you wish to study. It is also possible to study two beginner (including post-GCSE) languages without taking an advanced language, as long as one of your beginner languages is French or Spanish.
IB Diploma:
6,5,5 in Higher level subjects plus 32 points overall. You also require a Higher Level or equivalent in each modern language that you plan to study.
BTEC qualifications:
BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM, plus AB at A-level in the required subject/s mentioned above.
BTEC Diploma: DD, plus AB at A-level in the required subject/s mentioned above.
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma: D, plus AB at A-level in the required A-level subject/s mentioned above.
TOEFL 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 21 in Writing. IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any band.
Tuition
GBP
22,860