Birmingham,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Hons) Modern Languages with Business Management 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
The University of Birmingham's BA in Modern Languages with Business Management equips undergraduates to thrive as globally-minded professionals, combining linguistic skills with cultural understanding through transformative experiences that enhance career prospects. This unique integration of language and cultural studies focuses on developing workplace-ready graduates who can navigate international environments with confidence.
Global organizations increasingly seek professionals who possess both language proficiency and deep knowledge of regional histories, political systems, and cultural contexts. Students can pursue advanced studies in French, German, or Spanish (with prior A-Level qualifications), while optionally adding a second language at either beginner or advanced level. Beginner options include the aforementioned languages plus Portuguese and Chinese. Notably, students may combine two beginner languages (provided one is French or Spanish) without requiring an advanced language. The program features a mandatory third-year abroad, including potential work placements in countries where the studied languages are spoken.
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 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.
General Studies:
Accepted.
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 a B at A level in the required subject/s mentioned above.
BTEC Diploma: DD, plus a B at A level in the required subject/s mentioned above.
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma: D, plus AB at A level, including the required 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 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.
General Studies:
Accepted.
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 a B at A level in the required subject/s mentioned above.
BTEC Diploma: DD, plus a B at A level in the required subject/s mentioned above.
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma: D, plus AB at A level, including the required 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