Study French and Russian - BA (Hons) at University of Birmingham in the UK, Department of Modern Languages

About this course

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Entry requirements
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What will I learn?

Unlock key language skills for use in a wide range of international fields including diplomacy, business and more. Engage with diverse literary, philosophical, and historical traditions from Europe and beyond. Increase your language skills in two different language families – Romance and Slavic – a cognitive challenge which will enhance your problem-solving skills and global perspective. Experience a new approach to language learning with our CLIL (Content Language Integrated Learning) teaching method - study topics of cultural significance in French and Russian, designed and delivered by expert researchers. Learn in a vibrant city that is culturally, ethnically and religiously diverse. Join our language and culture-based societies to further enhance your skills and contribute to the student-led Linguist Magazine. Enjoy focused academic contact – We pride ourselves on competitive contact hours. These take place in small groups, encouraging active language learning through engagement with cultural material. You’ll be assessed in different ways to suit each module. At the start of a module, you’ll be told how and when you’ll be assessed. Methods will vary but may include coursework (e.g., essays), group or individual presentations and projects, exams, reports or computer-based assignments.

Which department am I in?

Department of Modern Languages

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

£24,480.00 (US$ 31,614) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

Expected September 2027

Venue

University of Birmingham

Edgbaston Birmingham,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

B15 2TT, Central England, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

Information not available

Please check with institution

Start date

Expected September 2027

Venue

Main Site

Edgbaston Birmingham,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

B15 2TT, Central England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants are expected to have ABB at A level, including a grade B in the advanced language they wish to study. For the International Baccalaureate (IB), a score of 6,5,5 with a total of 32 points is required, including Higher Level or equivalent in the modern language planned for study. BTEC applicants should hold a BTEC Extended Diploma with DDM grades, plus a B at A level in the required subject(s). A minimum of three A levels is required overall. It is possible to study two beginner (including post-GCSE) languages without taking an advanced language. General Studies is accepted. BTEC qualifications accepted also include the Diploma (DD plus B at A level) and Subsidiary Diploma (D plus AB at A level) in the required subjects. Applicants not currently studying the required language at A level may be considered if they have an independent language diploma at B2 level, such as DELF-B2 (French), DELE-B2 (Spanish), Goethe-Zertifikat-B2 (German), DILI-B2 (Italian), or TRKI 2nd Certificate (Russian). These diplomas align with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and can be studied independently or through a language centre. Such diplomas will be considered alongside three A levels or equivalent qualifications.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.