Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Modern Languages and History of Art (5QV1)

The University of Birmingham’s fusion of language and culture places employability at its heart, preparing students to live and work as an engaged citizen of the world.

The study of one or two Modern Languages (French, Italian, Russian and/or Spanish) alongside History of Art is highly complementary and an exciting opportunity to contextualise students' knowledge in each discipline. Students' linguistic fluency is strengthened with a simultaneous understanding and appreciation of their target culture's literature, history, politics and society. Students can even start two languages from scratch without taking an advanced language, as long as one of these is French or Spanish. Travel opportunities in the degree course such as the Year Abroad and the History of Art European study trip will enrich students' skillset as both a linguist and art historian.

Students will have access to original works, a dedicated fine art library and collection of resources in the Barber Institute of Fine Arts, the University of Birmingham's acclaimed public gallery at the University. Students will find a great collection of European art and works by famous artists such as Botticelli, Van Gogh, Monet, Magritte, Degas, Gwen John, Vigée LeBrun and Rodin.