Overview

Combine your studies in your language of choice with a deep dive into the periods of History which interest you the most with the Modern Languages and History (Hons) course delivered by the University of Birmingham

Career

Global workplace skills are developed throughout your time on the Modern Languages programmes, enabling our graduates to thrive in a number of professional environments.

The Modern Languages graduates have a wide range of skills that are valued by employers, such as:

Strong communication and presentation skills in English and your chosen language of study

A deep understanding and appreciation of other cultures

Independence and experience of living abroad

Expressing thoughts, feelings and opinions in different registers

Leadership, negotiation, debating and teamwork

Handling complex information

The ability to form concise and articulate arguments

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Discovering the Middle Ages

Making of the Modern World 1500-1800

The Making of the Contemporary World: Modern History c. 1800 to the Present

The History of Africa and its Diaspora

Kings and Propaganda: Power in the Islamic World

The Early Modern Witch Craze

Wheels of Fortune: The Bicycle, 1885-1920

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

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UK deadline: 14 January

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

History Language Studies View 1246 other Bachelors in Language Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A levels

A level grade B is required for any advanced language (French, German or Spanish) you wish to study. If you do not have an A level language or equivalent, it is also possible to study one beginner (including post-GCSE) language without taking an advanced language.

IB Diploma

6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects plus 32 points overall. Higher Level grade 5 is required for any advance language you wish to study. If you do not have a Higer Level language or equivalent, it is possible to study one beginner (including post-GCSE) language without taking an advanced language.

BTEC qualifications

BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM, plus BB at A level in the required subject/s mentioned above.

BTEC Diploma: DD, plus BB at A level in the required subject/s mentioned above.

BTEC Subsidiary Diploma: D, plus AB at A level, including the required subject/s mentioned above.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24480 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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