Modern Languages and History BA
Standard A-level offer for Modern Languages and History BA at Birmingham (2027 entry): AAB. Required subjects: A-level grade B is required in any advanced language (French, German or Spanish) you wish to study; otherwise you can study one beginner language. Verified October 2026 against the official course page.
A-level entry requirements · 2027 entry
- Standard offer
- AAB
- Admissions tests
- None stated
- Required subjects
- A-level grade B is required in any advanced language (French, German or Spanish) you wish to study; otherwise you can study one beginner language. A-level History, Medieval History or Ancient History is preferred; 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, Sociology. Without A-level History, GCSE History grade 7 and at least one humanities A-level are required.
- Recommended subjects
- History, Modern Language
- Notes
- An independent B2 language diploma (DELF-B2, DELE-B2 or Goethe-Zertifikat-B2, as relevant) may be considered as evidence for advanced study, in addition to three A-levels. Applicants taking the EPQ may also receive an alternative offer one grade lower plus grade B in the EPQ (applies if Birmingham is your firm choice). Applicants taking Core Maths (and not A-level Maths) may also receive an alternative offer one grade lower plus grade B in Core Maths (firm choice only).
- Source
- Official course page · verified October 2026
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Which A-levels do I need for Modern Languages and History BA?
A-level grade B is required in any advanced language (French, German or Spanish) you wish to study; otherwise you can study one beginner language. A-level History, Medieval History or Ancient History is preferred; 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, Sociology. Without A-level History, GCSE History grade 7 and at least one humanities A-level are required.
What is the standard A-level offer for Modern Languages and History BA?
AAB. An independent B2 language diploma (DELF-B2, DELE-B2 or Goethe-Zertifikat-B2, as relevant) may be considered as evidence for advanced study, in addition to three A-levels.