Spanish and Russian - BA (Hons)

University of Birmingham

Experience a unique and powerful combination of linguistic and cultural expertise, connecting you to two geopolitically important regions. Gain advanced language skills and a deep understanding of the interconnected histories, economies, and cultures of Europe, Latin America, and Russia. Gain advanced language skills and a deep understanding of the interconnected histories, economies, and cultures of Europe, Latin America, and Russia. This language combination gives you desirable graduate skills in an increasingly globalized world. Studying Russian with Spanish positions you as a highly valuable professional in an increasingly globalized world Experience a new approach to language learning with our CLIL (Content Language Integrated Learning) teaching method - study topics of cultural significance in Russian and Spanish, designed and delivered by expert researchers. 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. 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. You’ll be assessed in different ways to suit each module. At the start of a module, you’ll be told how and when you’ll be assessed. Methods will vary but may include coursework (e.g., essays), group or individual presentations and projects, exams, reports or computer-based assignments.

Department of Modern Languages