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

UK

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What will I learn?

Combine two of the most highly valuable languages for careers in hospitality and tourism, cultural and heritage sectors, international relations, and more. Gain competency in two of the world’s most renowned languages, celebrated for their literary traditions and artistic achievements. Experience a new approach to language learning with our CLIL (Content Language Integrated Learning) teaching method - study topics of cultural significance in Spanish and Italian, 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

September 2026

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

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

Edgbaston Birmingham,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

B15 2TT, Central England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants are required to have ABB at A Level, including a grade B in the advanced language they wish to study. Alternatively, it is possible to study two beginner (including post-GCSE) languages without an advanced language, in which case a language A Level is not required. General Studies is accepted. For the International Baccalaureate (IB), candidates must achieve 6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects with a total of 32 points overall, including a Higher Level or equivalent in the modern language to be studied. BTEC qualifications are accepted as follows: BTEC Extended Diploma with DDM plus a B at A Level in the required subject(s); BTEC Diploma with DD plus a B at A Level in the required subject(s); and BTEC Subsidiary Diploma with D plus AB at A Level, including the required subject(s). Applicants who are not currently studying the required language at A Level may also be considered if they offer 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 must meet the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) standards and will be considered when taken in addition to three A Levels or equivalent qualifications.

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

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