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University of Birmingham · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: R901
Modern Languages
University of BirminghamBirmingham, England
4 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£26,500Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Modern Languages 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. 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. 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
Foundational Language Skills
Contemporary Culture and Society
Translation Theory and Practice
Advanced Language Proficiency
Linguistics and Language Structure
Cultural Narratives and Literature
Business Communication and Intercultural Studies
Independent Research Project
UCAS Code:R901
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB 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. |
| 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 | 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
Additional course costs Students who choose to study Japanese will be expected to purchase Minna no Nihongo vol. 1 and 2 (by 3A Network) and Basic Kanji Book Vol. 1 and 2 (by Bonjinsha)
📊 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 | £26,500 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £23,500 | £27,500 | £35,000 |
| 5 years | £27,500 | £34,000 | £49,000 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — 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
£27,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 21% above UK average salary
This course
£34,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-04-09 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
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
84%
Overall
Teaching on my course
90%Learning opportunities
84%Assessment and feedback
80%Academic support
93%Organisation and management
85%Learning resources
86%Student voice
73%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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