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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: R752
Modern Languages and Music
University of BirminghamBirmingham, England
4 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£9,790Home Fee
89%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Birmingham, the BA (Hons) Modern Languages and Music provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Enjoy plenty of opportunities for practical application in both languages and musicology/performance with this course. Improve your musical craft, study music in its complex relations to culture and society, and take your language learning to the next level with your Year Abroad. 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. 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
Language Learning and Cultural Contexts
Phonetics and Phonology
Musical Performance and Practice
Music and Society
Film Music: Techniques and Analysis
Translation and Intercultural Communication
History of European Musical Forms
Language Acquisition through CLIL
UCAS Code:R752
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB To include A level Music at grade A. You normally require an A Level 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. Grade 6-8 ABRSM Theory or ABRSM grade 8 Performance is acceptable if you are not studying A Level Music, provided it is completed alongside three A levels. Equivalent Trinity or LCM Music theory qualifications are still considered. |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points 6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects, to include Music. You normally require Higher Level language(s) at 5 or above in the advanced language(s) you wish to study. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 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
9 hours of tuition on one or two instruments/voice Year 2 (optional): 20 hours of tuition on one or two instruments/voice plus additional professional piano accompaniment for relevant instruments/voices Year 3 (optional): 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 num
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Birmingham
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £18,500 | £23,000 | £26,000 |
| 5 years | £23,500 | £29,000 | £34,000 |
UK subject average: £24,000 — 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
£23,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 21% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-02-02 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
82%
Overall
Teaching on my course
89%Learning opportunities
81%Assessment and feedback
82%Academic support
95%Organisation and management
68%Learning resources
88%Student voice
74%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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