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German 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

Specialise in a unique combination of languages which will give you both access to rich literary, historical and cultural traditions and global business opportunities. Spoken in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, German is crucial for understanding the economic powerhouses of Europe renowned for contributions to technology, engineering, and international business. Spanish, with its extensive reach across Spain, Latin America, and the U.S., is pivotal for engaging with diverse markets, cultures, and global affairs.Enhance the skills and knowledge gained through this degree at Birmingham through our Year Abroad, where you'll study and work at one of our global partner institutions. Delve further into your language studies by choosing from a diverse range of modules, which may include:- Epic and Romance - Writing identities in the German-speaking world - Spanish Exile Culture- US Latino Culture: Spanish Caribbean- Sex, Seduction and Submission: gender in German literature from 1900 to today - Structures and Varieties of the Modern Hispanic LanguagesAnd cross-departmental modules which may include: - 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 German and Spanish.- 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. - 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.


12th for German in the Complete University 51ÊÓƵ by subject (2024)


16th for Iberian Languages in the Complete University 51ÊÓƵ by subject (2024)

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 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 the 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

    German

    12th out of 34 2

    16th out of 47 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    160 78%

    14th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    17th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.96 74%

    26th

    12

  • 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

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