
Modern Languages and History of Art BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Modern Languages and History of Art BA (Hons)
Study fascinating and significant global artistic works alongside the languages that interest you the most.
Strengthen your linguistic fluency with an understanding and appreciation of your target societys artistic and cultural works, as well as its history, politics and more.
Why study this course?
• Attend seminars and events at our art gallery on campus which houses works by famous artists such as; Van Gogh, Monet, Turner, Magritte and Kollwitz.
• Our diverse optional modules give you the chance to explores areas of a...
Study fascinating and significant global artistic works alongside the languages that interest you the most.<br/>Strengthen your linguistic fluency with an understanding and appreciation of your target societys artistic and cultural works, as well as its history, politics and more.<br/><br/><strong>Why study this course?</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Attend seminars and events at our art gallery on campus which houses works by famous artists such as; Van Gogh, Monet, Turner, Magritte and Kollwitz.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Our diverse optional modules give you the chance to explores areas of art history that interest you the most, from the Medieval to the contemporary.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Study a modern language or two from beginner or advanced level - choose from French, Italian, Russian or Spanish. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Experience a new approach to language learning with our CLIL (Content Language Integrated Learning) teaching method - study topics of cultural significance, designed and delivered by expert researchers. <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Top 5 for History of Art in the Complete University Guide 2025</strong><br/><br/><strong>Top 30 for Modern Languages and Linguistics in the Guardian University Guide 2025</strong><br/><br/><strong>Top 75 for Arts and Humanities in the QS World Subject Rankings 2025</strong>
Course Information
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Course Details
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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
5QV1
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 normally require Higher Level language(s) at 5 or above in the advanced language(s) you wish to study.
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.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)
A level
A,B,B
You normally require A Level(s) grade B or above in the advanced language(s) you wish to study. If you do not have the relevant language A Level(s), please feel free to contact us to discuss your options.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
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 |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |