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Italian and Portuguese BA (Hons)

University of Birmingham

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Mastery of Italian and Portuguese opens doors to international business, diplomacy, tourism, education and the cultural sector. On this course, you'll gain deep linguistic and cultural insights into two internationally influential regions as you enhance your global communication skills. This unique combination equips you with the cultural fluency, critical thinking, and adaptability needed to unlock a wide range of international, educational or academic careers. During your Year Abroad you will study, work or teach at one of our partner institutions, sharpening your language skills and building unvaluable cultural and professional connections. Delve further into your language studies by choosing from a selection of exciting optional modules, which may include: - Visions of Italy: Modern Italy in the Making - Dante: Word, Music and Image - Icons of Italy - Memory and Public Space in the Portuguese-speaking World - Roots of Inequality: Race, Gender and the Legacies of ColonialismThere's an extensive range of language combinations available to you within our Modern Languages department.


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 in Italian and Portuguese, designed and delivered by expert researchers. - Teach, study or complete a work placement abroad - immerse yourself in the Italian and Portuguese languages. - 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. - Join our language and culture-based societies to further enhance your skills - contribute to the student-led Linguist Magazine.


11th for Italian in the Complete University Guide by subject (2024)


Top 100 for Modern Languages in the QS World Subject Rankings (2024)

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 23,660per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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A level : ABB

A level grade B is required for each advanced language you wish to study. It is also possible to study two beginner (including post-GCSE) languages without taking an advanced language, as long as one of your beginner languages is French or Spanish.

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University information

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, England

The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities.
Based in the second largest city in the UK, Birmingham offers an outstanding international student experience.
The university has a vibrant international student community and is home to over 10,000 international students from approximately 150 countries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    16th out of 47 4

    11th out of 22 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    160 74%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    21st

    8
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.96 74%

    35th

    2
  • Entry standards

    / Max 232
    160 69%

    12th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    12th

    4
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.96 74%

    16th

    3

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