Modern Languages - BA (Hons)

Embrace flexibility - combine the study of two or three languages from the choice of Catalan, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. Engage with the culture, literature, art and history of your languages of interest. Our students can take two of their chosen languages from Beginner level. Combine language study with analysis and discussion of the culture, literature, art and history of your chosen languages and countries. As the UK's second city, Birmingham is a cultural and creative hub: late night art events with First Friday, a packed calendar including Lunar New Year celebrations and the Frankfurt Christmas market, and theatres like The Rep and Hippodrome bringing you the latest musicals and shows. Tailor your degree to your interests - choose to continue with languages you studied at A level, begin a new language, or mix the two  Make global connections on your course and through our student societies, like the Modern Languages Society. Year Abroad One of the most exciting elements of any degree in Modern Languages is the opportunity to spend your third year abroad, perfecting your language skills, developing a thorough appreciation of another culture and acquiring all manner of transferable skills. We’ll help you organise your time away, and you’ll be supported throughout by your Year Abroad Coordinator, as well as our academic and wellbeing teams. This means you can relax and embrace hands-on opportunities working, studying or visiting in your chosen countries Top 75 for Modern Languages in the QS World Subject Rankings 2026 12th in the UK Complete University Guide 2027 68th in the world QS World Rankings 2027