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Modern Languages Major/Minor Combinations: University of Birmingham

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Degree 
BA
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Modern Languages Major/Minor Combinations: University of Birmingham, Centre for European Languages and Cultures, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Subject
Languages and linguistics
Duration 
4 years
Telephone 
+44 (0)121 414 5965
Website 
http://www.celc.bham.ac.uk



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Courses available

  • Modern Languages with English Literature BA
    UCAS code: R9Q3
  • Modern Languages with History of Art BA
    UCAS code: R9V3
  • Modern Languages with Mathematics BA
    UCAS code: R9G1
  • Modern Languages with Music BA
    UCAS code: R9W3
  • Modern Languages with Psychology BA
    UCAS code: R9C8
  • Modern Languages with Theatre Studies BA
    UCAS code: R9W4

These Major/Minor combinations have been designed for students who wish to focus primarily on the study of a modern language, but who also wish to combine language studies with another subject.

The weighting of the programmes is as follows:

  • Modern language – two-thirds (Major)
  • A non-language subject – one-third (Minor)

About the modern languages

You can choose to study one of five languages:

  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Russian
  • Spanish

You can study Italian and Russian as a beginner (or near-beginner), whereas French, Spanish and German require an A level qualification. If you are a beginner you spend more time on practical language.

You follow courses that seek to improve your writing, speaking, reading and listening skills in your chosen language. In addition, the degrees introduce you to the culture, literature and politics of your chosen country.

The third year is spent in your chosen country, normally at a university. Each of the language departments has a number of partner institutions abroad.

About the Minor subjects

If you take the Minor in English Literature, you follow courses combining the study of literary theory and critical terms with specialist options looking at individual authors or specific themes linked to particular historical periods.

The Minor in History of Art combines the study of the content and style of particular artists with courses focusing on critical and historical perspectives.

If you wish to opt for the Minor in Mathematics, you have the possibility of following courses in calculus and linear algebra, coupled with more specialist options in the final year.

The Minor in Music focuses primarily on theoretical aspects of the discipline rather than performance and composition.

The Minor in Psychology is designed to give you an overview of all the main theoretical areas of the discipline – developmental, cognitive, biological and social psychology.

If you are opting for the Minor in Theatre Studies, you follow courses in the theoretical aspects of theatre and performance. You have the opportunity to study the work of particular practitioners, playwrights and performance movements. There is no practical component in this programme.

Modern Languages Major/Minor permitted combinations

 

English

Literature

 History

of Art

  Math
ematics		 Music Psych
ology 		Theatre Studies 
French  Yes  Yes  Yes  Yes  Yes  Yes
German  Yes  No  Yes  Yes  Yes  Yes
Italian  Yes  Yes  Yes  Yes    Yes
Russian  Yes  Yes  No  Yes  Yes  No
Spanish  Yes  Yes  No  Yes  Yes  No

 

Teaching and assessment

Teaching is done via language classes, small group seminars, lectures, workshops and language labs. Assessment is via a mix of continuous assessment – essays and language assignments –and end-of-year examinations.

Career opportunities

As well as a thorough knowledge of the language studied, you will acquire the cultural sensitivity that comes from living and studying abroad, which is an invaluable asset in the job market. You will also develop valuable transferable skills, such as analysis, synthesis and the ability to undertake independent research.

Other ways to study Modern Languages

You can study Modern Languages in a wide range of other degree programmes.

Entry requirements

  • Number of A levels required: 3
  • Typical offer: ABB for combinations involving English Literature, Mathematics and Music; otherwise BBB
  • Required subjects and grades: These will differ according to the combination; an A level is required for all languages other than Russian and Italian. Combinations involving English Literature, Mathematics and Music also require an A level in that subject. See also the Modern Languages Major/Minor permitted combinations table below.
  • General Studies: accepted
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: 32–34 points including a modern language at HL

Other qualifications are considered – see the entry requirements section for full details

Contact details

For general information about open days

Main University Switchboard

  • Postal address: The University of Birmingham
    Edgbaston
    Birmingham
    B15 2TT
    United Kingdom
  • Tel: +44 (0)121 414 3344
  • Fax: +44(0)121 414 3971

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