BA Modern Language

The Modern Languages course at the University of Birmingham offers students in-depth study in French, German, Italian, Russian and Hispanic Studies. The course fosters linguistic skills along with cultural, political, and historical knowledge of these languages. It also encourages students to develop a sophisticated intercultural understanding required today's global society.Course Content: The academic study of this course is further divided into two stages; Year 1 and Year 2. The first year serves as an introduction to the understanding of the culture, history, and society of countries associated with your chosen languages. In your second year, you delve deeper into the study of your chosen languages and study more about politics, literature, and cinema associated with these languages. In your final year, you get a chance to study specialist modules, developed from our researchers’ interests. Additionally, a year abroad is a distinctive feature of the course offering exposure and immersion in a different culture.Key Modules: The key modules for the course include Beginner's French, Beginner’s Italian, French Culture and Society, German Cultural and Political History, Russian for Beginners, Soviet State and Society, Hispanic Studies, and Languages in Society. Accreditations: The University of Birmingham ensures that the course matches the high standards set by the Common European Framework of Reference that will increase your employability in the global market.Future Careers: modern languages graduates are in high demand in many sectors, including international business, tourism, translation and interpreting, teaching, and the civil service. This course, thus, serves as a stepping stone towards a variety of career paths.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.