Course options
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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
University of Birmingham
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
28-SEP-26
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Experience a unique blend of language, culture and literary study. Become proficient in your chosen language/s and enhance your understanding of literary genres and devices.
Why study this course?- Study a modern language from beginner or advanced level - French, German, Italian, Russian, or Portuguese (beginner only). Combine this with English for a highly complementary and exciting way to contextualise your knowledge in each discipline.- At Birmingham you'll learn about your target culture's literature, history, politics and society, and through total immersion on your Year Abroad.- Choose from a diverse portfolio of English Literature modules – from fantasy, to gothic literature, to women’s writing to poetry and more.- Dive in to the study of Shakespeare and put your learning into context with our residential trip to Stratford-upon-Avon.
Top 100 for Modern Languages QS World Subject Rankings 2025Top 30 for English in the QS World University Subject Rankings 2025Top 15 in the UK for English in the Complete University Guide 2025Tuition fees
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£ 22,860per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
University of Birmingham
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University League Table
12th
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Campus address
University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Birmingham, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TT, United Kingdom
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Subject ranking
12th out of 89 1
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Entry standards
/ Max 207141 68%21st
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10073.0 73%25th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.24 81%42nd
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