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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: RQ99

Modern Languages with Translation

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England
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4 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£26,500Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Birmingham, the BA (Hons) Modern Languages with Translation provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Become an expert translator or interpreter, ready to communicate in multiple languages. You'll learn the languages that interest you alongside core modules in translation in this flexible degree. You'll prepare for work in all kinds of sectors, from business and marketing to interpreting and teaching. 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 Acquisition and Linguistics
Translation Theory and Practice
Interpreting Skills and Techniques
Contemporary European Culture and Society
Literary Translation
Business and Technical Translation
Language in Context: Advanced Communication
Final Year Translation Project
UCAS Code:RQ99
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

A level grade B is required for each advanced language you wish to study.

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.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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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 GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper 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

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
91%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
81%
Academic support
93%
Organisation and management
88%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
74%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
94%

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 Modern Languages with Translation as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#11UK Ranking
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