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Italian and Spanish BA (Hons)

University of Birmingham

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Course options

  • 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

Learn Italian and Spanish at Birmingham to open the door to a rich array of academic, professional, and cultural opportunities. Mastering these two Romance languages gives you access to a wealth of literary, artistic, and historical traditions from southern Europe and Latin America and unlocks careers in international business, cultural industries, arts and education. On this course, you鈥檒l gain fluency in two of the world鈥檚 most renowned languages, celebrated for their literary traditions and artistic achievements. During your Year Abroad you will immerse yourself in these distinct yet related cultures, deepening your language skills through real-world practice. Choose to study, work or teach at our partner institutions to gain fundamental skills for your future career across diverse sectors, particularly in Europe, Latin America, and the United States.Choose from a selection of exciting optional modules, which may include: - Digital Media and Spanish Youth Culture- Spanish Exile Culture- Mexican and Chicano Art in the Twentieth Century: Revolution and Beyond- Visions of Italy: Modern Italy in the Making- Icons of Italy- Dante: Word, Music and Image And cross-departmental modules such as:- Constructions of gender, sexuality and race- Cross-cultural Cinema: Migration and Displacement - Thinking Otherwise: Decolonial approaches to contemporary thought and culture - Introduction to Linguistics - From Text to Tech: Digital Approaches to Languages and Cultures - The Romance languages: structure, variation and change There'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 your target language, designed and delivered by expert researchers.- Teach, study or complete a work placement abroad, immersing yourself in Italian and Spanish.- Enjoy focused academic contact 鈥� We pride ourselves on competitive contact hours. These take place in small groups, encouraging active language learning through engagement with cultural material. - 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.


11th for Italian in the Complete University 大象传媒 by subject (2024)


16th for Iberian Languages in the Complete University 大象传媒 by subject (2024)

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 23,660per year

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

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

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 of Birmingham

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Birmingham, Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

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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

    Iberian Languages

    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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