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Modern Languages and History BA Hons
Investigate unfamiliar territory and study language, culture and society through this complementary combination.
Combine your studies in your language of choice with a deep dive into the periods of History
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Points of entry for Modern Languages and History BA Hons
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Entry requirements for Languages and Others in Language and Area Studies at University of Birmingham
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Required subjects for Modern Languages and History BA Hons at University of Birmingham
A level humanities subjects. 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.
A Level History, Medieval History or Ancient History is preferred but we welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate an interest in and an aptitude for the study of history and politics. Acceptable subjects include: Ancient History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Business Studies, Classical Civilisation, Drama and Theatre Studies, Economics, English Language, English Language and Literature, English Literature, Environmental Studies, Geography, Government and Politics, History, History of Art, Law, Medieval History, Modern or Classical Languages, Music, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, and Sociology. If you are not studying one or more of the above then please contact us to discuss your application.
If you are not taking A level History then we will require GCSE History grade 7 and at least one humanities subject at A level or equivalent.
UCAS points for current students on Languages and Others in Language and Area Studies at University of Birmingham
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