Modern Languages BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Modern Languages BA (Hons)
Harness the ability to communicate across borders and industries through the study of language and culture.
Embrace flexibility - choose to combine study of two or three languages from Catalan, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.
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, designed and delivered by expert researchers.
• Tailor your degree...
Harness the ability to communicate across borders and industries through the study of language and culture.<br/><br/>Embrace flexibility - choose to combine study of two or three languages from Catalan, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.<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, designed and delivered by expert researchers. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Tailor your degree to your interests - choose to continue with languages you studied at A level, begin a new language, or mix the two! <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, including our culture and language magazine - The UoB Linguist. <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Top 30 for Modern Languages and Linguistics in the Guardian University Guide 2024</strong><br/><br/><strong>Top 100 for Modern Languages in the QS World Subject Rankings 2025</strong>
Course Information
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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
R901
Institution Code
B32
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
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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.
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 also require an A level or equivalent in each modern language that you plan to study at Advanced level. If you do not have the relevant language A Level, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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