Bachelor in French and Russian BA

For BA French and Russian, tuition is £24,480.

A distinctive feature of the programme is the possibility to spend up to a full academic year abroad, either studying at a partner university or completing a work placement that may include teaching assistance. This extended international experience is woven into the curriculum and counted for credit.

The degree investigates the cultures, histories and languages of France and Russia, probing questions of identity, power and cultural production. Core modules such as ‘Exploring Identities in the French and Francophone world’, ‘Red Lives: A Cultural History of Soviet Life and Its Afterlife’ and ‘Translation in Practice I & II’ develop linguistic competence and analytical skills. Additional studies cover European film, linguistics, literature, and specialised topics like cultural industries, cross-cultural cinema and global enterprise, providing a broad yet focused perspective on the modern francophone and Russian-speaking worlds.

Graduates are prepared for roles in international communication, education, media and research. The programme also prepares students for further academic study.

The University of Birmingham, chartered in 1900, is a large, research-intensive redbrick university located in Edgbaston. It offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and has a reputation for multidisciplinary research, substantial campus investment and strong academic staffing. With more than 34,000 students, including a sizeable international community, Birmingham combines historic strengths with modern facilities and a global outlook.

Research and teaching span the arts, sciences, engineering, medicine and social sciences, supported by major investments in campus infrastructure and academic appointments. The university promotes interdisciplinary collaboration through flagship fellowships and research initiatives, and many courses provide opportunities for placements, industry engagement and overseas study on its international campuses. Student support services include extensive academic development, career services and wellbeing provision tailored to an international cohort.

Life at Birmingham blends a vibrant campus with access to the city's cultural and professional resources, enabling students to pursue extracurricular activities, volunteering and professional networking. The institution’s global partnerships and growing research profile open doors for international collaborations and career pathways. Prospective international applicants should carefully check entry requirements, funding and application deadlines and contact the university’s international office for guidance on visas, scholarships and arrival planning.