French and Italian
Course Overview - French and Italian
At Birmingham, language learning goes beyond the classroom - dive into European culture, history, and arts.
Develop your language skills while exploring the diverse and fascinating cultures of France and Italy.
Why study this course?
• Experience a new approach to language learning with our CLIL (Content Language Integrated Learning) teaching method - study topics of cultural significance in French and Italian, designed and delivered by expert researchers.
• Live and study in one of the most culturally mixed cities...
At Birmingham, language learning goes beyond the classroom - dive into European culture, history, and arts.<br/><br/>Develop your language skills while exploring the diverse and fascinating cultures of France and Italy. <br/><br/><strong>Why study this course?</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Experience a new approach to language learning with our CLIL (Content Language Integrated Learning) teaching method - study topics of cultural significance in French and Italian, designed and delivered by expert researchers.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Live and study in one of the most culturally mixed cities in the UK – make global connections on your course and through our student societies. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Enjoy focused academic contact – We pride ourselves on competitive contact hours. These take place in small groups, encouraging active language learning through engagement with cultural material.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Top 15 in the UK for French and Italian in the Complete University Guide 2025</strong><br/><br/><strong>Top 100 for Modern Languages in the QS World Subject Rankings 2025</strong>
Course Information
1 option available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
RR13
Institution Code
B32
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects. You also require a Higher Level or equivalent in each modern language that you plan to study at Advanced level. If you do not have the relevant language at Higher Level, please feel free to contact us to discuss your options.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
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.
A level
A,B,B
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.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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