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University of Birmingham · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: RR27
German and Russian
University of BirminghamBirmingham, England
4 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£27,500Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) German and Russian at University of Birmingham is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Study two of the most highly valuable languages for careers in international relations and diplomacy. Explore a vast range of historical, cultural and literary topics alongside your chosen languages. 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 German and Russian, designed and delivered by expert researchers. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
German Language Skills I
Russian Language Skills I
German Culture and Society
Russian Culture and Society
Nineteenth-Century German Literature
Soviet and Post-Soviet Russian Literature
German and Russian Translation Studies
Advanced Language Practice and Diplomacy
UCAS Code:RR27
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB 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. |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points 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. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| PTE Academic | 67 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
A minimum of 40 credits and a maximum of 80 credits must be taken in each discipline in both years (subject to a total number of 120 credits in each year). A minimum of 40 credits and a maximum of 80 credits must be taken in each discipline in both years (subject to a total number of 120 credits in each year). Towards Fluency 20 One of the following two Russian modules will be offered each year and students must take this module: English language requirements If you are an international student
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Birmingham
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £27,500 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £22,500 | £26,500 | £33,000 |
| 5 years | £27,500 | £34,000 | £45,000 |
UK subject average: £28,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 19% above UK average salary
This course
£34,000
UK average
£28,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-04-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
80%
Overall
Teaching on my course
93%Learning opportunities
76%Assessment and feedback
48%Academic support
90%Organisation and management
90%Learning resources
90%Student voice
70%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham offers German and Russian as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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