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Contents
WELCOME TO MANCHESTER 04-05
facebook.com/uomhums SCHOOL INTRO 06-07
MORE FACTS ABOUT MANCHESTER 08-09
ART HISTORY 10-13
CLASSICS, ANCIENT HISTORY, ARCHAEOLOGY
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AND EGYPTOLOGY 14-17
DRAMA 18-21
ENGLISH LITERATURE, CREATIVE WRITING AND
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AMERICAN STUDIES 22-25
FILM STUDIES 26-29
HISTORY 30-33
Want to find out more INTERNATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND
about student life?
HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE 34-37
Chat with our student
ambassadors and ask LIBERAL ARTS 38-41
any questions you LINGUISTICS AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE 42-45
have via our website:
MODERN LANGUAGES AND CULTURES 46-51
uom.link/salc-chat
MUSIC 52-55
STUDENT BLOGS RELIGIONS AND THEOLOGY 56-59
EMPLOYABILITY 60
The best way to find out
about what studying at STELLIFY 61
SALC is like is to read FUNDING AND SCHOLARSHIPS 62-64
our student blogs: STUDENT SUPPORT 65
uom.link/salc-blog
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 66-69
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THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Welcome to Manchester
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to change, so choose
a world-changing Over 40,000 students,
from over 170 countries
university
400 societies formed
by students
The most targeted Cutting-edge research and

UK university by top award-winning teaching
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One of the best universities 6th in UK, 8th in Europe, 27th

in the world for action on best university in the world
sustainable development (QS World University Rankings 2022)
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THE UNIVERSITY
AND CULTURES
OF MANCHESTER
SCHOOL OF ARTS, LANGUAGES AND
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Almost all of our courses offer

We offer teaching in the opportunity to spend at
nearly 20 languages least a semester abroad at one
of our partner institutions
School of Arts,
Languages The School is made up
and Cultures
of 17 different subject
areas, providing a truly
interdisciplinary approach
to your studies
As one of the largest groupings of students,

teachers and researchers in the arts and
languages anywhere in the world, this
is a place to inspire, and be inspired.
The School of Arts, Languages and Cultures is

where you can meet people from all over the
world, have your intellectual curiosity sparked,
take creative risks and understand more
about the subjects you’re passionate about.
We are internationally We offer placement year
We attract some of the best research and recognised in the fields options for the majority of
academic talent from across the globe, and of human cultures, our degree programmes
give students a high quality educational institutions and languages
experience through dedicated teaching
and access to a huge range of resources.

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THE UNIVERSITY
LANGUAGESOFAND
MANCHESTER
CULTURES
Art History
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COURSE DESIGN
You will be taught in a combination of “My degree sparked an interest in learning, art
lectures, seminars, workshops, gallery and social history, which I have never lost. I can’t
visits, and one-to-one tutorials. emphasise enough how important curiosity
is for an art historian and a journalist.”
In your first year, you will usually undertake REBECCA ATKINSON / ART HISTORY ALUMNA, ONLINE
a number of compulsory modules in your PUBLICATIONS EDITOR, MUSEUMS ASSOCIATION
chosen subjects, alongside optional units
of your choosing and independent study.
As your studies progress, you are able

to specialise more, selecting course
units that suit your interests.
Art History In your third year, you will write a

dissertation based on a topic of your
choice. Students studying a language
alongside Art History will spend their
year abroad at one of our partner
Studying art is one of the vital ways in which we interpret the institutions, before returning to ART HISTORY VIDEO
meaning of the past. Art has helped people to define and reflect Manchester for their final year. Scan to watch our Art History video or use this link:
on their place in the world, and the ways that they have done uom.link/arthistvideo
show us how visual culture has shaped the world of today. HISTORY OF ART
Manchester is globally celebrated for its arts and culture scene,

and we are embedded right at its heart. You’ll have access to JOINT HONOURS OPPORTUNITIES
the University’s world-class cultural resources, including The
Whitworth Art Gallery and The John Rylands Library. We offer a breadth ART HISTORY ART HISTORY FILM STUDIES
You’ll study time periods from the medieval to the modern - from painting
Top 10 of degree courses
combining the study
AND HISTORY
Combine expertise in
AND A MODERN
LANGUAGE
AND ART HISTORY
Expand your
and sculpture to photography, film and digital media. We are renowned for our We are in the Top of Art History with two subject areas to Combine Art History experience of film
interdisciplinarity and you’ll benefit from our strengths in Renaissance studies, 10 universities for another subject. encourage detailed study with a European, through course units
Romanticism, modern and contemporary art, as well as architectural history History of Art
understanding of the East Asian or Middle and screenings that
(Guardian University
and museum studies. We run field trips in the UK and abroad and offer a range of Guide 2022) ART HISTORY past and the present. Eastern language and focus on both classical
internships that allow our students to experience professional life in the field. AND ENGLISH Choose from a wide culture. Gain an in- and contemporary
LITERATURE range of course units depth understanding films, and mainstream
Explore European which examine of Art History by and non-mainstream
COURSE LISTING and North American different cultures, applying the cultural cinema. Study art,
History of Art BA 3 years Art History and Portuguese BA 4 years art and architecture, societies, practices knowledge related architecture and
as well as subjects and objects. Benefit to the language you film culture from
Art History and Arabic BA 4 years Art History and Russian BA 4 years
in global art history. from opportunities for study. Spend a year an interdisciplinary
Art History and Chinese BA 4 years Art History and Spanish BA 4 years Discover a range of field trips, workshops abroad in approved perspective, covering
Art History and English Literature BA 3 years Film Studies and Art History BA 3 years English literature, and visits to local, study or work a range of historical
from the Anglo-Saxon national and European immersed in your periods. Our art
Art History and French BA 4 years
period to the present, art galleries and chosen language. history curriculum
Art History and German BA 4 years as well as American, cultural institutions. includes a pathway
Art History and History BA 3 years DISCOVER ART HISTORY Irish and post-colonial devoted to curating
Scan to discover more about Art History literatures, cultural and gallery studies.
Art History and Italian BA 4 years
or use this link uom.link/arthistsubject theory, creative
Art History and Japanese BA 4 years writing and film.

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Classics, Ancient History, Archaeology and Egyptology
STUDENT LIFE
STUDY ABROAD*†
EXAMPLE TIMETABLE: ART HISTORY AND ITALIAN BA GRADUATE DESTINATIONS
EUROPEAN FIELD TRIP
10am - 12noon 12noon - 2pm 3pm - 4pm 4pm - 5pm
Italian practice Tutorial preparation Tutorial: Italian Lecture: Italian Studying Art History will prepare you for careers in As an Art History student, you’ll
MONDAY the art world and a wide range of job opportunities have the opportunity to travel
with friends Language Study Cultural Studies
ranging from curating and cultural management to across the world to take in renowned
11am - 12noon 12noon - 1pm 2pm - 4pm 4pm - 5pm publishing, journalism, the media, and teaching. works first-hand. In your second
TUESDAY
Lecture: Art Spaces Lecture: Reading Italy: Late lunch with friends Lecture: Ice Age to year, you’ll go on a five-day field trip
Medieval to Modern at the Students' Union Baroque: Artworks Our surveys of recent graduates have revealed that our to a European city, such as Paris,
in History
students also pursue an impressive variety of careers Rome, Barcelona or Berlin. The
10am - 11am 11am - 12noon 12noon - 5pm
Art History Tutorial: Italian Sports and Society Activities
in fields such as law, banking, fashion, advertising, trip combines guided tours and
WEDNESDAY
assignment work Language Study accountancy, business management, commerce, talks with independent research
the new media, computing and archive studies. and culminates in an extended
10am - 11am 11am - 12noon 2pm - 3pm 3pm - 5pm essay on your return to the UK.
Self-guided study Lecture: The Art Seminar: Reading Italy: Afternoon with friends
THURSDAY and Architecture Medieval to Modern in Whitworth Park WORLDWIDE EXCHANGE
of Early Modern “From career events and placements at local galleries to
the amazing internship at the Guggenheim Collection in You can also choose the option to
Italy, 1450-1670
10am - 11am 11am - 12noon 1pm - 2pm 3pm - 4pm
Venice, Manchester really helps students to acquire the study abroad during the second
Self-guided study Lecture: Collecting, Seminar: Italian Lecture: Rococo
essential skills employers look for. It's my first year and semester of your second year
FRIDAY
Museums, Display: Language Study to Now: Artworks
I have already started an Internship at the Whitworth – in Europe, Australia, Canada,
Art Gallery as a member of the curatorial team.”
The Afterlife of Object in History USA, Hong Kong, or Singapore –
n Self-guided study/Extracurricular/Personal n Timetabled study FRANCESCA CASABURI / ART HISTORY through the Worldwide Exchange
*This is an example timetable, using units available at the time of print. WITH FRENCH STUDIES BA Scheme. Students do not
Your own timetable will vary, depending on your degree programme and unit choices. generally incur any additional
tuition fees for taking part, and
Manchester is home the credits obtained while abroad
to an internationally contribute towards your degree.
renowned
creative scene
RESIDENCE ABROAD
Joint Honours Languages students
spend an entire year abroad as part
of the Residence Abroad scheme,
instead of a semester abroad in
second year. You can choose to
take work placement at a relevant
organisation or take up the offer
of a study placement at one of the
existing partner universities.
SUMMER INTERNSHIPS
We have also partnered with the
Peggy Guggenheim Collection
in Venice to enable two students
per year to spend the summer
Benefit from our
as interns at this world-famous
on-campus collection of modern art
Art Gallery, located on the Grand Canal.
the Whitworth
Gallery
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Classics, COURSE DESIGN MINOR IN EGYPTOLOGY
Ancient History,
You will be taught in a combination of Through our Flexible Honours
lectures, seminars and group work. option, a Minor in Egyptology
will provide the opportunity to
Gain a broad understanding of archaeological and classical study Egyptian history, learn
Archaeology
research methods, and theories involved in the interpretation Middle Egyptian hieroglyphs
of ancient civilisations. You can also choose to take courses and read funerary monuments
in Greek or Latin at any level, including beginners. created by members of the
Egyptian elite more than
and Egyptology
As your degree progresses, you will have more freedom to 4000 years ago. You will have
choose modules that suit your individual interests or career access to study a wealth of
ambitions. You will begin to explore period and thematic ancient Egyptian objects held
specialisms through a wide breadth of optional course units. in the Manchester Museum.
Classics, Ancient History, Archaeology and Egyptology at Manchester provides MANCHESTER CLASSICS AND ANCIENT HISTORY VIDEO
MUSEUM
a truly multidisciplinary learning experience. It offers you the opportunity to Scan to watch our Classics and Ancient History video or use this link: uom.link/cahaeugvideo
explore the art, culture, history, language and literature of ancient civilisations
which have been so significant to the formation of the modern world.
Archaeology offers you the opportunity to explore humanity from its Benefit from
unparalleled
earliest origins, right up until the era of industrialisation and globalisation. access to our on- JOINT HONOURS OPPORTUNITIES
You’ll consider the key challenges of modern society – from clashes of campus museum:
religion, violence and warfare to climate change – by examining our past. Manchester ANCIENT HISTORY AND or advanced level. their artefacts and built
Museum
ARCHAEOLOGY environments to bridge the
The department of Classics, Ancient History, Archaeology and Egyptology at Learn about ancient LATIN AND A MODERN study of past and present
Manchester is the largest of its kind in the country, offering a unique insight into Mediterranean empires LANGUAGE humanity. You can also
the past. We cover everything from the prehistoric origins of Britain’s first hunter- and the Greek and Roman Study Latin at any level, benefit from our dedicated
gatherer occupants, to the classical civilisations of Egypt, Rome and Greece. worlds alongside the including beginners, in archaeological laboratories.
archaeology of Britain and combination with a Modern
wider Western Europe. Language to better understand ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORY
DISCOVER CLASSICS AND ANCIENT HISTORY the language and culture Study past cultures through
Scan to discover more about Classics, Ancient History, Archaeology ANCIENT HISTORY AND HISTORY of the classical world. the texts that framed their
and Egyptology or use this link: uom.link/cahaesubject Combine the study of the lives, and the landscapes,
Greek and Roman worlds LATIN AND LINGUISTICS architecture and objects they
with medieval and modern Discover connections made or inhabited. Combine
history. Explore the history between Latin and Linguistics, the best of both worlds:
COURSE LISTING and culture of the Greco- studying Latin from beginners, training in critical historical
Ancient History BA 3 years Latin and Italian BA 4 years Roman civilisations of intermediate or advanced source analysis with practical
the Mediterranean. level. Develop advanced archaeological methods.
Ancient History and Archaeology BA 3 years Latin and Linguistics BA 3 years
knowledge of the language
Ancient History and History BA 3 years Latin and Spanish BA 4 years LATIN AND ENGLISH LITERATURE and culture of the classical FILM STUDIES AND
Classical Studies BA 3 years Archaeology BA 3 years Develop advanced knowledge world, and examine original ARCHAEOLOGY
of the language and culture sources of ancient literature. Study classic and contemporary
Classics BA 3 years Archaeology and Anthropology BA 3 years
of the classical world and films from a wide range of
Latin and English Literature BA 3 years Archaeology and History BA 3 years examine original sources of ARCHAEOLOGY AND cultures alongside archaeology,
Latin and French BA 4 years Film Studies and Archaeology BA 3 years ancient literature. Study Latin ANTHROPOLOGY from the Palaeolithic period
from beginners, intermediate Understand living societies, to the recent past.

STUDENT LIFE STUDY ABROAD†

EMPLOYABILITY
EXAMPLE TIMETABLE: CLASSICS BA As a Classics, Ancient History,
Archaeology or Egyptology student, A degree in Classics, Ancient History and
Volunteer work for Lecture: Virgil’s Aeneid Seminar: Classical Classics
you’ll have the opportunity to travel Archaeology will equip you with the ability
MONDAY Stellify Award Studies assignment work across the world and immerse yourself to effectively communicate ideas and
in your chosen culture first-hand. demonstrate an intricate understanding
of different cultures and societies.
11am - 1pm 1pm - 3pm 4pm - 5pm
Self-guided study Lecture: History of Humanities: The Past, Seminar: Virgil’s
Our students have the chance to study
TUESDAY Present and Future of Ideas that Shape the World Aeneid abroad during the second semester of Our graduates have gone on to
their second year – in Europe, Australia, work in a variety of industries
Canada, USA, Hong Kong, or Singapore and occupations, including:
9am - 10am 11am - 12noon 12noon - 5pm
– through the Worldwide Exchange
Lecture: The Odyssey Lecture: Stories and Sports and Society Activities
WEDNESDAY Storytelling in the Scheme. Students do not generally incur • Archaeology consultant
Ancient Greek and any additional tuition fees for taking • Construction
Roman Worlds part, and the credits obtained while • Local government planning
10am - 11am 11am - 12noon 1pm - 2pm 4pm - 5pm abroad contribute towards your degree. • Teacher
Brunch with friends at Seminar: The Odyssey Seminar: Roman Run around • Solicitors and barristers
THURSDAY the Students' Union Love Elegy Platt Fields
• Media
• Health scientists
10am - 11am 11am - 1pm 1pm - 3pm 3pm - 5pm
Self-guided study Seminar: Introduction to Classics Trip to Manchester Our Classics and Ancient History graduates
FRIDAY the Digital Humanities assignment work Museum with have gone on to work in a variety of
friends
ARCHAEOLOGICAL LABORATORIES industries, including positions within:
BBC, Google, UK government, museums,
n Self-guided study/Extracurricular/Personal n Timetabled study Our dedicated archaeological laboratories cultural institutions and law firms.
*This is an example timetable, your exact timetable may vary contain a wide range of equipment which
Some sessions may be online rather than on campus. you’ll use during your degree. You’ll get
“As a mature student (starting at 23), the
to grips with our extensive teaching idea of going to university was petrifying. I
collection of archaeological artefacts, felt so nervous about not fitting in and being
including items ranging from the Early ‘alone’ but I couldn’t have been more wrong.
Palaeolithic to the 20th century, such The Archaeology department was more than
as stone tools, pottery, metals, glass, just a network of students and academics
in the same degree subject; it was a safe
and human and animal bone. Use our space for people from all backgrounds
microscopes, professional photography and age groups to share their passion for
and measurement equipment, 3D archaeology and support each other.”
scanner and printer and portable XRF
to analyse and record artefacts, or RADHIA SHAH / ARCHAEOLOGY AND
our GPS equipment and drone for ANTHROPOLOGY GRADUATE
"Manchester is an
amazing city. I’ve met recording archaeology out in the field.
some wonderful people,
the support from staff You’ll learn how to combine the
has been incredible, resources above with software for
the fieldwork is great digital illustrations, GIS analysis of maps,
experience and fun, and
I can now call myself spatial data and 3D digital models to
an archaeologist." enhance your analysis and understanding.
Throughout your degree, equipment
CATHERINE O’DOHERTY, will be available for loan from our
ANCIENT HISTORY AND dedicated lab technician, who can also
ARCHAEOLOGY BA offer any extra training you may need.
Drama
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COURSE DESIGN
Manchester is distinct from an acting As your studies progress, you’ll explore drama
conservatoire; rather than offering purely practitioners in their historical, cultural, and
vocational training, we bring together political context. Select from a broad range of
theory and practice in the study of Drama as practical and theoretical options and choose
cultural process and artistic discourse. You'll an area of research for your dissertation.
learn through lectures, seminars, practical
workshops, masterclasses and group work. In your final year, you'll have the option
to specialise in an area of practice, such
In your first year, you’ll study core units in as playwriting, directing, documentary
the theory and practice of drama, focusing filmmaking, applied theatre, or contemporary
on historical, contextual and theoretical theatre-making. You’ll research and write
analysis. You'll also learn from visiting your dissertation or research essay.
artists and collaborate with fellow students
in intensive practical workshops.
Drama "I love studying Drama in Manchester

because you feel like you are constantly
working in a creative atmosphere.
Manchester is also a vibrant and
exciting city to be a part of."
Drama at Manchester is globally renowned for its quality. Our teaching is
informed by innovations in theatre, performance and film studies, as well
as historical practices. You’ll explore everything from activist performance HANNAH DAVIES / DRAMA BA
to television drama, playwriting and experimental film cultures.
Our comprehensive facilities include the purpose-built Martin

Harris Centre, home to the John Thaw Studio, a fully staffed,
2nd
adaptable performance, rehearsal and workshop space. We share
these facilities with staff and students in Music, creating an on-
campus cultural hub for creative events and activities.
Ranked 2nd
in the UK for
You’ll benefit from the city’s many ground-breaking arts organisations, as Drama, Dance
well as the University’s strong partnerships throughout Manchester. These and Cinematics
include TiPP (Theatre in Prisons and Probation Research and Development (Complete
University
Centre), based here at the University, and Community Arts North West. Guide 2022)
COURSE LISTING
Drama BA 3 years
Drama and English Literature BA 3 years
Drama and Film Studies BA 3 years
Music and Drama BA 3 years
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Drama
STUDY ABROAD†
FACILITIES
As a Drama student, you’ll have the
opportunity to travel across the world Drama students benefit from their own
and experience the arts and cultures purpose-built facilities, as well as the
of other societies first-hand. University’s internationally renowned
cultural assets, and are immersed in
University of Manchester students have the vibrant arts and cultural scene of
the chance to study abroad during the the city through our partnerships.
second semester of their second year – in
Europe, Australia, Canada, USA, Hong Kong, MARTIN HARRIS CENTRE
or Singapore – through the Worldwide Purpose built for Music and Drama
Exchange Scheme. Students do not and including a theatre, concert hall
generally incur any additional tuition fees for rehearsal rooms and screening rooms,
taking part, and the credits obtained while sound and video-editing suites and our
abroad contribute towards your degree. dedicated performing arts library.
THE JOHN RYLANDS LIBRARY

PLACEMENTS University of Manchester students
enjoy unparalleled access to the John
Most of our courses offer you the Rylands Library, home to one of the
opportunity to undertake a placement world’s finest collections of medieval
year in your third year of study, before illuminated manuscripts and rare books.
returning to complete your studies.
JOINT HONOURS OPPORTUNITIES Enhance your employment prospects, WHITWORTH ART GALLERY
clarify your career goals and build your Our multi award winning gallery
We offer a breadth of degree DRAMA AND ENGLISH MUSIC AND DRAMA external networks as part of your degree. in a park, recently transformed by
courses combining the LITERATURE Combine historical and a £15 million development.
study of Drama with another Develop an analytical theoretical perspectives with
subject, allowing you to understanding of theatre practical performance. You CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY MANCHESTER ARTS AND CULTURE
benefit from expert teaching and screen studies combined can choose to specialise in Manchester is home to the second highest
in both fields of study. with the study of English performance, theatre, film Study Drama with us and you'll learn to concentration of theatres in the UK, as well
Literature. Build a foundation in or music studies. You’ll have interpret and critically analyse theatre, as Manchester International Festival and
both subjects in your first year, access to our superb facilities performance and film, create original work the £110 million development, The Factory.
then pursue your own interests and theatre spaces, all housed for live performance and demonstrate a See our students’ collaboration with
in years two and three. in the Martin Harris Centre high level of transferable skills - especially in Manchester International Festival.
for Music and Drama. interpersonal communication, group work,
leadership and creative problem solving.
You'll find our graduates in a broad range

DRAMA AND FILM STUDIES of occupations - a fact that underlines
(SINGLE HONOURS) their considerable adaptability and
Take advantage of the opportunities aptitude for collaborative work, effective
offered on the Drama course but focus communication and negotiation. These
more specifically on the study of film and include roles in the theatre, film, television
television. You’ll take course units on and radio, journalism, teaching, applied
theatre and film history and theory, as theatre, and heritage and charity sectors.
well as practical courses in film-making. Some of our most recent graduates are Benefit from close links with neighbouring
Contact Theatre and the award-winning Royal
currently pursuing further study in Film Exchange Theatre
Studies, Playwriting and Screenwriting.
English Literature, Creative Writing and American Studies
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COURSE DESIGN
English Literature,
You will be taught in a combination of In your second and third years, tailor your
lectures, seminars and group work. studies from a range of options, from medieval
and early modern literature to Victorian, 20th
In your first year, sample a wide variety of century and contemporary writing and film.
Creative Writing and

literature and cultural theory and develop a
solid basis of knowledge and skill which you’ll Almost all of our courses offer the
build on in your second and third years. opportunity to spend a semester
abroad, or on a work placement.
American Studies ENGLISH LITERATURE VIDEO

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At Manchester, you’ll study the full breadth and depth of English, JOINT HONOURS OPPORTUNITIES
American and world literature, culture and history. Your studies will
range from the Anglo-Saxon period to contemporary American literary ENGLISH LITERATURE AND ENGLISH LITERATURE WITH A with History, immersing you in
and cultural studies - covering Chaucer, Shakespeare, Morrision and AMERICAN STUDIES MODERN LANGUAGE great works of literature and
Woolfe - and literature from across Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Combine English Literature English Literature can be studied allowing you to place them in
with an interest in American in conjunction with a modern detailed historical context.
As an English Literature student, you’ll explore written forms ranging from and cultural studies, giving European language and culture Explore a diverse range of
illuminated manuscripts to graphic novels, from poetry to postmodern you an interdisciplinary (French, German, Italian or historical periods, themes,
3rd
fiction. As well as giving you a detailed knowledge of literature, we’ll train you understanding of both subjects, Spanish). You’ll engage with a cultures and debates.
to become an independent researcher, critical thinker and creative writer. and how they intersect. range of genres, from traditional
literary texts to film, and you’ll ART HISTORY AND
Ranked 3rd in the
As an interdisciplinary subject, American Studies brings together the training UK for American HISTORY AND AMERICAN STUDIES develop a sound understanding ENGLISH LITERATURE
and knowledge of several subject areas. We place a particular emphasis on Studies This joint honours degree of the cultural contexts of texts. Cover more than 1,000 years
the study of the history, literature and film cultures of the United States* (Complete immerses you in the of writing in English and visual
University
and have been offering degrees in this subject for almost 70 years. Guide 2022) interdisciplinary fields of LATIN AND ENGLISH LITERATURE arts, engaging with literary and
American Studies and History. Develop advanced knowledge cultural theory and studying
Explore a diverse range of of the language and culture works in their historical contexts.
DISCOVER ENGLISH LITERATURE, CREATIVE WRITING AND AMERICAN STUDIES historical periods, themes, of the classical world and
Scan to discover more about English Literature, Creative Writing and cultures and debate. You examine original sources of ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND
American Studies or use this link: uom.link/englitsubject can also choose to spend an ancient literature. Study Latin ENGLISH LITERATURE
optional semester abroad at a from beginners, intermediate
Explore a history of literature
North American university. or advanced level. and culture, from medieval
romance to the postcolonial and
COURSE LISTING ENGLISH LITERATURE WITH ENGLISH LITERATURE AND DRAMA postmodern. Investigate the
American Studies BA 3 years English Literature and Italian BA 4 years CREATIVE WRITING Develop an analytical sounds, words and grammar
Study English Literature with understanding of theatre and of the English Language.
American Studies BA (including year abroad) 4 years English Literature and Spanish BA 4 years
Creative Writing, including film studies combined with the
History and American Studies BA 3 years Latin and English Literature BA 3 years creative writing workshops study of English Literature. Build FILM STUDIES AND
English Literature and American Studies BA 3 years English Literature and Drama BA 3 years led by some of the most a foundation in both subjects in ENGLISH LITERATURE
adventurous poets, novelists and your first year, then pursue your Examine the development
English Literature BA 3 years English Literature and History BA 3 years
screenwriters currently in the own interests in Years 2 and 3. of film culture and explore
English Literature with Creative Writing BA 3 years Art History and English Literature BA 3 years UK. You can also choose to spend the interaction between
English Literature and French BA 4 years English Language and English Literature BA 3 years an optional semester abroad at ENGLISH LITERATURE literature and film, deepening
a North American university. AND HISTORY your knowledge of English
English Literature and German BA 4 years Film Studies and English Literature BA 3 years
Combine English Literature and American literature.

English Literature, Creative Writing and American Studies
STUDENT LIFE EMPLOYABILITY FACILITIES
EXAMPLE TIMETABLE: ENGLISH LITERATURE AND FILM STUDIES BA All our courses have your future in mind – THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER LIBRARY
whether that’s further study or starting a You’ll have access to our internationally renowned
Lecture: English Lunch with friends at Lecture: The Art Run around
career. Our degrees are designed to equip medieval, Victorian and American literary
MONDAY
Literature Theory the Students' Union of Cinema Platt Fields you with strong critical analysis skills, the collections, including the Walt Whitman Collection
and Text ability to articulate knowledge of concepts and the Upton Sinclair Collection. One of only
10am - 12noon 12noon - 1pm 2pm - 4pm 4pm - 5pm and theories, and the ability to work and think five National Research Libraries, The University
Self-guided study Seminar: Introduction Reading for English Lecture: Literature independently, critically and creatively. of Manchester Library also houses world-leading
TUESDAY
to Early and Literature seminar and History research databases dedicated to topics such
Classical Cinema
Most of our courses offer you the as the African American Experience, the 19th
10am - 12noon 11am - 12noon 12noon - 5pm opportunity to undertake a placement century US press, and American religion.
Reading for English Seminar: Reading Sports and Society Activities
WEDNESDAY year in your third year of study, before
Literature seminar Literature
returning to complete your studies. You THE JOHN RYLANDS LIBRARY
can enhance your employment prospects, University of Manchester students enjoy
Lecture: Introduction Seminar: Introduction Film study from day’s lectures clarify your career goals and build your unparalleled access to the John Rylands Library,
THURSDAY external networks as part of your degree. home to one of the world’s finest collections of
to World Cinema to World Cinema
medieval illuminated manuscripts and rare books.
10am - 11am 11am - 12noon 1pm - 2pm 3pm - 5pm Our graduates have gone on to work in a
FRIDAY
Lecture: Literature Self-guided study Visit to John Volunteer work for variety of industries, including positions with: THE CENTRE FOR NEW WRITING
and History Rylands Library Stellify Award The University is home to a major hub for
• The BBC new writing excellence and award-winning
n Self-guided study/Extracurricular/Personal n Timetabled study • KPMG teaching staff, including Granta ‘Best
*This is an example timetable, using units available at the time of print. • Deloitte Young British’ novelist Kamila Shamsie and
Your own timetable will vary, depending on your degree programme and unit choices. • Marks and Spencer Booker shortlisted Jeanette Winterson.
• Aviva
• Accenture LITERATURE LIVE
• Barclays Hosted by the Centre for New Writing,
Literature Live is a public event series which
brings contemporary novelists and poets to
the University to showcase their work.
STUDY ABROAD†
As an English Literature Australia, Canada, USA, Hong of our partner universities

or American Studies Kong, or Singapore – through in North America. Students
student, studying abroad the Worldwide Exchange taking English Literature with
is an excellent opportunity Scheme. Students do not a Modern Foreign Language
for you to see the world, generally incur any additional spend an entire year abroad
experience new cultures tuition fees for taking part, as part of the Residence
and study overseas. and the credits obtained Abroad scheme – please
while abroad contribute see the Modern Languages
University of Manchester towards your degree. section of the brochure
students have the chance for more information.
to study abroad during the American Studies students
second semester of their also have the opportunity to
second year – in Europe, spend a year abroad at one
Film Studies
Film Studies
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COURSE DESIGN
You will be taught in a combination of and the opportunity to do practice-based

lectures, seminars and group work. work in film via creative projects. Tailor your
degree to suit your interests and embed film
Film at Manchester enables you to develop your understanding of this In year one, take three core units that establish within your chosen joint honours subject.
powerful creative medium from a wide range of different historical and the conceptual building blocks of studying
theoretical perspectives. Home to multiple film festivals and a thriving film film as well as providing you with a thorough Students taking Film with a Modern Foreign
culture that takes in grassroots community projects as well as international grounding in major developments in early film Language will spend the third year of their studies
initiatives, Manchester is a dynamic place in which to study film. histories, before progressing into movements abroad as part of the Residence Abroad scheme.
EXCELLENT
FACILITIES
and developments in contemporary cinema.
The course is available as a Joint Honours degree alongside many other Almost all of our courses offer the opportunity to
subjects in the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures, allowing you to Your degree becomes more flexible in years spend a semester abroad, or on a work placement.
complement the skills and knowledge you develop by studying film with two and three, with fewer compulsory modules
those acquired from subjects including English Literature and Music.
Working with award-winning teachers, you’ll study classical and Benefit from JOINT HONOURS OPPORTUNITIES
access to sound
contemporary films, both mainstream and non-mainstream, from East and video editing
Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas and beyond. Our specialist areas include suites within FILM STUDIES AND A FILM STUDIES AND FILM STUDIES AND MIDDLE
documentary, fantasy and science fiction film as well as American, British, The University MODERN LANGUAGE ENGLISH LITERATURE EASTERN STUDIES
of Manchester
French, German, Spanish language and transnational Chinese cinemas. Study film alongside one of nine Examine the development Expand your experience of
modern languages. Specialise in of film culture and explore film through course units and
the cinema of your chosen culture the interaction between screenings that focus on both
COURSE LISTING and increased understanding literature and film, deepening classical and contemporary
Drama and Film Studies BA 3 years Film Studies and History BA 3 years of the historical and political your knowledge of English films, and gain an in-depth
context of film and cinema. and American literature. understanding of this large
Film Studies and a Modern Language BA 4 years Film Studies and History of Art BA 3 years
region that is of significant
Film Studies and Archaeology BA 3 years Film Studies and Linguistics BA 3 years FILM STUDIES AND ARCHAEOLOGY FILM STUDIES AND HISTORY importance in the modern world.
Film Studies and East Asian Studies BA 3 years Film Studies and Middle Eastern Studies BA 3 years Study classic and contemporary Study film alongside history
films from a wide range of to enhance your skills of FILM STUDIES AND MUSIC
Film Studies and English Language BA 3 years Film Studies and Music BA 3 years
cultures alongside archaeology, close analysis and examine Examine the development
Film Studies and English Literature BA 3 years from the Palaeolithic period the historical context of film culture, and explore
to the recent past. of cinema, emphasising the interaction between
historical and theoretical music and film. Specialise
FILM STUDIES AND EAST approaches to studying film. in musicology, theory/
“Weekly seminars provide us with the
opportunity to engage with other ASIAN STUDIES analysis, ethnomusicology,
people’s thoughts and ideas when Develop your understanding FILM STUDIES AND HISTORY performance or composition.
discussing screenings, film theory and and awareness of this creative OF ART
any independent research.This creates medium, gaining knowledge Study art, architecture and film
an environment where we can debate and and understanding of the culture from an interdisciplinary
develop our own arguments, challenging
us to think critically in consideration of East Asia region with a focus perspective, covering a range DRAMA AND FILM STUDIES
alternative perspectives and ideas.” on China and Japan. of historical periods from (SINGLE HONOURS)
many cultures worldwide. Take advantage of the
ISABELLA COOMBES, FILM STUDIES FILM STUDIES AND opportunities offered on the
AND ENGLISH LITERATURE BA ENGLISH LANGUAGE FILM STUDIES AND LINGUISTICS Drama course but focus more
Examine the development of film Study the unique faculty specifically on the study of
culture and explore how English of language, investigate film and television. Study units
DISCOVER FILM STUDIES language is used in film creation. world languages, and on theatre and film history
Scan to discover more about Film Studies Discover the origin of English, explore how the structure and theory, as well as practical
or use this link: uom.link/filmsubject its development, and how it is of language is used in film. courses in filmmaking.
embedded in different situations.

Film Studies
EXAMPLE TIMETABLE: FILM STUDIES AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE BA As a Film Studies student, second year – in Europe, Modern Language spend
studying abroad is an Australia, Canada, USA, Hong an entire year abroad as
Lecture: English Yoga at the Lecture: The Self-guided study
excellent opportunity Kong, or Singapore – through part of the Residence
MONDAY for you to see the world, the Worldwide Exchange Abroad scheme. Please
Word and Sentence Sugden Centre Art of Film at the Alan Gilbert
Structure Learning Commons experience new cultures Scheme. Students do not see the Modern Languages
10am - 12noon 12noon - 1pm 2pm - 4pm 4pm - 5pm and study overseas. generally incur any additional section of the brochure
TUESDAY Brunch with friends at Seminar: Introduction Reading for English Lecture: Language tuition fees for taking part, for more information.
the Students' Union to Early Film Histories Language seminar Variation and Change University of Manchester and the credits obtained
10am - 12noon 11am - 12noon 12noon - 5pm students have the chance while abroad contribute
WEDNESDAY Self-guided study Seminar: Histories and Sports and Society Activities to study abroad during the towards your degree.
Varieties of English second semester of their Students of Film with a
THURSDAY Lecture: Introduction Seminar: Introduction Film screening following on from
to World Cinema to World Cinema the day's lectures

FACILITIES EMPLOYABILITY
FRIDAY Lecture: English Self-guided study Volunteer work for Film night with friends!
Corpus Linguistics Stellify Award Study here and you will have access to a Study Film with us and you'll learn to interpret and
number of specialist facilities including critically analyse audio-visual style and film's relationship
n Self-guided study/Extracurricular/Personal n Timetabled study our multimedia rooms, specialist film with history and society, create original practice-based
*This is an example timetable, using units available at the time of print. library and the University Language work and demonstrate a high level of transferable
Your own timetable will vary, depending on your degree programme and unit choices. Centre, which stocks a wide range skills - especially in interpersonal communication,
of foreign language films on DVD. group work, leadership and creative problem solving.
Our comprehensive facilities include You'll find our graduates in a broad range of
the Martin Harris Centre, a fully staffed, occupations - a fact that underlines their considerable
adaptable performance, rehearsal adaptability and aptitude for collaborative work,
and workshop space. We share these effective communication and negotiation. These
facilities with the Drama and Music include roles in theatre, film, television and radio,
departments, creating an on-campus journalism, teaching and applied theatre.
cultural hub for events and activities.
The University of Manchester is the most targeted
The University has partnered with university in the UK for top graduate employers
the British Film Institute to be able
to provide our students with a free (HIGH FLIERS RESEARCH, 2022).
subscription to the BFI Player, providing
Film Studies students with access to a Our graduates have gone on to work in a variety
rich collection of classic and cult films. of industries, including positions in:
You’ll also be able to take full advantage • Applied Theatre

of Manchester’s thriving film culture, • Television and Radio
including mainstream and independent • Theatre
cinemas (such as HOME – a large • Film and Broadcast
independent arts centre. Our library is • Journalism
one of five National Research Libraries • Teaching at schools, colleges and universities
in the UK and one of the best resourced • Community Arts and Arts Administration
academic libraries in the country. • Law and Business Management
History
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COURSE DESIGN
You will be taught in a combination of

lectures, seminars and group work.
In your first year, you will usually undertake

a number of compulsory modules in your
chosen subjects, alongside optional units
of your choosing and independent study.
As your studies progress, you are able to

specialise more, selecting course units that
suit your interests and career ambitions. In
History
your third year, you will write a dissertation
based on a topic of your choice.
Students studying a language alongside

History will spend their 3rd year abroad
at one of our partner institutions, before HISTORY VIDEO
Our courses cover almost all of human history, including British, returning to Manchester for their final year. Scan to watch our History video or use
European, American, Asian and African history. Ranging from the this link: uom.link/historyvideo
classical era through the medieval and modern periods, we offer a wide
variety of approaches to history, from political and economic history,
to gender, social, cultural, environmental, and colonial history.
JOINT HONOURS OPPORTUNITIES
As a student in this historically rich city, you’ll have the opportunity
to draw on the abundant library, archive and museum holdings of the POLITICS AND MODERN HISTORY HISTORY AND HISTORY AND A
local area. You’ll also have access to one of only five National Research MODERN HISTORY WITH ECONOMICS SOCIOLOGY MODERN LANGUAGE
Libraries, including the special collections of the John Rylands Core introductory This is a flexible The History and This degree
Library, as well as the exclusive holdings of Manchester Museum. modules in both history course built around Sociology degree programme combines
Top 10 in the
UK for History
and politics will provide the study of modern is designed to give the study of History
Study at Manchester and you'll experience an exciting learning QS World you with the skills and history, economic students a unique with that of Arabic,
environment, with teaching from committed and passionate experts who University Guide
by Subject 2021
knowledge to explore history, economics, training in two French, German,
embrace dynamic and forward-thinking strategies to enhance learning. a vast range of topics and political economy. academic disciplines. Italian, Russian,
in both departments. Broad introductory By combining the skills Spanish or Portuguese.
The course combines course units in history and insights of History Alongside your core
COURSE LISTING two complementary and economics and Sociology, students and optional history
History BA 3 Years History and Portuguese BA 4 Years ways of looking at the provide a foundation achieve a thorough modules, you will
world and will give you of knowledge and skills induction into studying benefit from intensive
Ancient History and History BA 3 Years History and Russian BA 4 Years
the tools to understand from which you can the past alongside language units and a
History and American Studies BA 3 Years History and Spanish BA 4 Years the workings and explore a wide range of the approaches and wide range of optional
English Literature and History BA 3 Years Archaeology and History BA 3 Years history of political more specialist options theoretical frameworks area studies units on
systems, international in history, economics, relating to the study topics such as cinema,
Modern History with Economics BA 3 Years Art History and History BA 3 Years
relations, conflict and and political economy, of society, including a history, literature,
Politics and Modern History BA 3 Years Film Studies and History BA 3 Years cooperation in Britain, and conduct detailed range of quantitative politics and translation.
History and Arabic BA 4 Years Europe and beyond. independent research. and qualitative
research methods.
History and French BA 4 Years
DISCOVER HISTORY
History and German BA 4 Years Scan to discover more about History or We also offer several joint honours programmes led by other departments, including Archaeology and
History and Italian BA 4 Years use this link: uom.link/historysubject History, Art History and History, History and American Studies, Film Studies and History, Ancient History
and History, and English Literature and History. Please see the course websites for more details.

History
STUDENT LIFE STUDENT ACTIVITES EMPLOYABILITY

AND INITIATIVES
EXAMPLE TIMETABLE: HISTORY AND AMERICAN STUDIES BA Study History at Manchester and you will
11AM - 12noon 12noon – 3pm 2pm -3pm 3pm - 5pm There are several history come away with a degree that is well-
Lecture: Imperial Lunch and work Lecture: Intro to Independent specific societies and regarded by employers for the outstanding
MONDAY Nation with study group Comparative Politics assignment work initiatives that you can analysis and critical thinking skills you will
participate in. These include: develop. Our graduates enjoy success in a
10am - 11am 11am - 12noon 1pm - 2pm 3pm - 5pm wide range of careers, reflecting the high
Lecture: Imperial Lecture: Intro to Yoga at the Seminar preparation THE HISTORY SOCIETY regard in which employers hold a History
TUESDAY World Comparative Politics Sugden Centre for Thursday
The History Society is wholly degree from Manchester, including the
student run, and aims to bring BBC - with whom we have well-established
10am - 11am 11am - 12noon 12noon - 1pm 1pm - 5pm together all history students links - as well as KPMG, Deloitte, Marks and
Lecture: History Early lunch at the Attend tutor's office Sports and Society
WEDNESDAY in Practice Students' Union for assignment Activities
whether they are studying Spencer, Aviva, Accenture and Barclays.
guidance single or joint honours. They
plan a wide range of activities, Typical professions for History
12noon - 1pm Seminar 1pm - 2pm 2pm - 5pm
- Imperial Nation Lunchtime Concert Self-guided study including an annual trip abroad, graduates include:
THURSDAY at the Martin socials, and a Staff-Student
Harris Centre quiz. They also organise careers • Teaching and academia
11am - 12noon 2pm - 4pm 4pm - 5pm events in order to assist people • Heritage and museums
Seminar - Intro to Seminar - History in Practice Run around with making career choices • The Civil Service
FRIDAY Comparative Politics Platt Fields and offer advice be it with their • Policy and thinktanks
essays or module choices. • Creative industries
• Media and journalism
n Self-guided study/Extracurricular/Personal n Timetabled study THE MANCHESTER HISTORIAN • Marketing and public relations
*This is an example timetable, using units available at the time of print. The Manchester Historian is • Law and accountancy
Your own timetable will vary, depending on your degree programme and unit choices. the department's magazine, • Finance
established and produced by • NGOs
students for students. The
magazine provides a range Many of our graduates go on to undertake
of exciting opportunities further study such as master's and PhD
for students interested degrees, PGCEs or law conversion courses
in journalism, marketing, before taking up their careers.
advertising, or just with a
passion for writing. They aim
to produce publications that STUDY ABROAD†
broaden readers' historical
knowledge and interest, and As a University of Manchester student you
publish several issues per year. will have the chance to study abroad during
the second semester of their second year
IN:COLOUR – in Europe, Australia, Canada, USA, Hong
In:Colour is a magazine Kong, or Singapore – through the Worldwide
launched by students of colour Exchange Scheme. Students do not generally
in the history department. It is incur any additional tuition fees for taking
an outlet for creativity in all its part, and the credits obtained while abroad
forms - from visual art, written contribute towards your degree. Students
"I think no other university that I looked work, investigative journalism combining History with a Modern Language
at before applying gave you so much to poetry and beyond. will spend their third year of study abroad
selection and gave you so much freedom to
actually do the modules you want to do." as part of the Residence Abroad scheme.
HANNA MATT, HISTORY BA
International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response
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International
Disaster
Management and
Humanitarian "I enjoyed the Everyday Peace Building module, as I’m really interested in disasters and development,
Response
and we looked at geopolitics and the different factors that contribute to a disaster."
MARCELL MAPP, INTERNATIONAL DISASTER AND HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE BSC
SOCIAL COURSE DESIGN

RESPONSIBILITY
The Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute (HCRI) is a You’ll learn about humanitarian response multidisciplinary courses in history, politics,
ground-breaking centre for multidisciplinary teaching in the field systems, including their design, the work medicine, geography and development
of humanitarian action. Our teaching is informed by experience of the international community in relief studies. Your final year dissertation allows you
of working in both contemporary and historical incidents, strong work, and the challenges and opportunities to make the focus of your last semester here
relationships with institutions in the humanitarian sector and One of the leading
in the humanitarian response agenda. truly your own, and wholly relevant to your
through consultation with governments around the world. higher education personal interests and prospective career.
institutions in the You will be benefit from a variety of
world for social and
Our BSc in International Disaster Management and environmental
teaching formats, including lectures, There's an opportunity to complete a
Humanitarian Response covers the causes and impacts of impact seminars and small group tutorials. placement year and students studying a
disasters at different scales and locations, as well as exploring (Times Higher language joint honours will spend their third
Education University
response and recovery in the post-disaster setting. Impact Ratings 2022) Each year, you’ll take a number of compulsory year abroad at one of our partner institutions.
course units. This core study will be
supplemented by optional course units,
COURSE LISTING allowing you to tailor your study to specific
International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response BSc 3 years needs or interests. This includes relevant
International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response and Arabic BSc 4 years
International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response and Chinese BSc 4 years INTERNATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE VIDEO
International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response and French BSc 4 years Scan to watch our International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response video
or use this link: uom.link/hcri-video
International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response and Spanish BSc 4 years

International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response
Students with PLACEMENT YEAR

Dr Jessica EVENTS AND NETWORKS
Hawkins at the
Young People in As an International Disaster Management
Humanitarianism and Humanitarian Response student, Beyond the exciting academic content, you’ll
Conference you’ll have the opportunity to apply your be able to attend our busy event series.
subject-specific knowledge in a real-
world context courtesy of a placement You’ll have the opportunity to connect with
year in your third year of study. researchers, practitioners, government and
policy makers through our talks, seminars,
Graduate employers actively seek workshops and conferences. Not only does
to recruit candidates who are this give you a chance to network outside
equipped to make the transition of your course but it allows you to gain a
from learning to working, and who better understanding of how the subjects
can demonstrate practical, applied taught in class play out ‘in the real world’.
thinking and professionalism.
This includes our annual Careers
A placement year will give you the Day in Humanitarianism, which
opportunity to enhance your employment includes presentations, discussion
prospects, clarify your career goals and advice from current leaders in
and build your external networks, the field of humanitarianism.
STUDENT INSIGHT through practical work experience.
Madeleine talks about the underlying topics in the The degree allowed for me PROFESSIONAL
global nature of her studies degree programme. I enjoy to learn more about caring RESEARCH TRIP* EXPERIENCE PROJECT
learning about different while also introducing me to
“Coming to university I spent people and different cultures ideas on a global scale that I As an International Disaster Management Gain professional experience and develop
a lot of time questioning but also the way that those would never have considered and Humanitarian Response student, your network by working on a collaborative
what I wanted to study. I different people interact as interesting before. Where you’ll have the option to undertake field project set by a humanitarian organisation.
bounced back and forth with each other. On top of before I was considering a study – either here in the UK or overseas
between different degrees this, the aspect of global and career in direct humanitarian if government guidelines allow. This optional course unit offers students
that focused on caring for international politics is a truly aid, I am now considering the chance to undertake group work as
people and eventually landed fascinating part of the course. policy as another option, You’ll learn how your knowledge of enquiry-based learners on a ‘real world’
on the BSc in International whereas before that was never disaster management and humanitarian project. Previous organisations have included
Disaster Management and I think in the world we live in something I was interested in. response might be applied in the context Rethink Rebuild Society, The Conflict
Humanitarian Response at today it is near impossible of real-life hazards and vulnerabilities. and Environment Observatory, Women
Manchester. The global nature to ignore the things going I cannot recommend Asylum Seekers Together (WAST) and
of the degree was something on elsewhere in the world. courses such as this one The research element is designed to Greater Manchester Combined Authority.
that drew me in immediately. The world is inherently to people enough as I allow students to use, in a safe and
interconnected and it is for think that no matter how guided space, the methodologies A member of the organisation will act as the
Global connectedness and that reason that I think it to new they may seem they that they have discussed in class and ‘project client’ and supervisor, negotiating
an understanding of the be such an important part of are extremely relevant in apply theoretical ideas in a real-world the project and introducing and outlining
world is one of the main academia and ultimately life. today's globalised world.” context. The research trip encourages the goals to you. The majority of the
responsibility and analytical skills for work will be done at the University, with
future humanitarian professionals. occasional visits to the organisation, if
deemed necessary, for briefing meetings,
and feedback from the ‘project client’.
Liberal Arts
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Liberal Arts
Liberal Arts at The University of Manchester brings the
key concepts of morality, value, truth and what it is to
be human to students. By studying Liberal Arts, you are
joining a proud intellectual tradition associated with the
training, development and empowerment of free citizens.
A degree in Liberal Arts will give you unrivalled scope to

engage with the issues that matter to you in the world,
exploring topics such as AI, climate change, mental
health and wellbeing, and diversity and inclusivity.
With an emphasis on interdisciplinary learning,
students will be able to tailor their interests throughout
the Liberal Arts programme, and respond to key
issues that affect the flourishing of free citizens
from social inequality to cultural diversity, and
from artificial intelligence to climate change.
You will also be trained to think critically about the

links between universities and the public, which
will take you out into the cosmopolitan city of
Manchester as you cultivate links with communities
and engage with creative skillsets in your core
modules and in your final year research project.
COURSE LISTING
Liberal Arts BA 3 years
COURSE DESIGN
Liberal Arts with International Study BA 4 years
Our Liberal Arts degree optional course units from While the core units provide
programme is designed with across the faculty based the foundations for developing
LINKS TO CREATIVE MANCHESTER flexibility in mind, allowing around six thematic clusters: your research skills, the
DISCOVER LIBERAL ARTS Including a network of you to tailor your studies thematic clusters allow you
Scan to discover more about Liberal Arts organisations across the city to your own interests THEMATIC CLUSTERS to pursue your interests and
to develop research with
or use this link uom.link/liberal-arts and career ambitions. • Bodies and beliefs tailor your degree. You are not
• People and places required to take units from
WORK WITH MUSEUMS You will take a number of • Governance and societies any particular cluster, you can
LIBERAL ARTS VIDEO core course units exploring • Texts and contexts focus on just one or mix a few.
Work with museums and
Scan to watch our Liberal Arts video or use
institutions as part of your
interdisciplinarity and impact, • Communication and culture
this link: uom.link/liberalarts-video degree programme which are key features of the • Ecology and environment
degree. You will also select

Liberal Arts
Read more about Connie's experience

as a Liberal Arts student
STUDY ABROAD†
Liberal Arts students have the

opportunity to spend an additional
year of study abroad after their
2nd year, immersing themselves in
another culture and applying their
studies in new and exciting ways.
FLEXIBLE HONOURS
Our Flexible Honours scheme may

"I can tell future employers that I have a foundation
offer you the opportunity to study an in Economics, Globalisation, Environmental
"The course was amazing. It tackled many heavy fields
of thought and subjects which were always extremely additional arts, languages or cultures Science, Anthropology, Sociology, Philosophy, etc.
interesting, albeit sometimes quite difficult to subject, allowing you to create a unique and this makes me more able to analyse the world."
understand. But the lecturers were always engaging blend of knowledge, experience and
and ready to help, which was really reassuring." transferable skills to suit your needs. FABRIANA - BA LIBERAL ARTS STUDENT
Read more about Alice's time studying
Liberal Arts as a Minor subject: FIRST-YEAR STUDENT WITH A MINOR IN LIBERAL ARTS uom.link/flexible-honours
uom.link/liberal-arts-blog
Linguistics and English Language
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Linguistics and
English Language
Linguistics and English Language are ideal subjects for analytical
minds. You’ll delve into the science of language – an everyday
phenomenon which impacts our lives on an individual and
a global scale. English Language covers the history of the
English language and the variation between English dialects TOP 10 IN
in the UK and further afield, while Linguistics explores the THE UK
sounds and structure of languages across the globe.
We have two laboratories, where you’ll have the chance to use
6th
ultrasound imaging, laryngography and eye tracking technology.
You’ll also be able to use quantitative methods in the study of LINGUISTICS AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE VIDEO
large language corpora. This is a skill you will then be able to Scan to watch our Linguistics and English Language video
Ranked 6th in the
apply to other fields throughout your life. Additionally, you'll UK for Linguistics
or use this link: uom.link/linguistics-video
be encouraged to take an active role in funded teaching- (QS World
enhancement projects. For example, some of our students University
Rankings 2022)
have developed an online atlas of dialect variation in the UK.
COURSE DESIGN
COURSE LISTING You will be taught in a combination of your studies to suit your interests, choosing
English Language BA 3 years Linguistics and Chinese BA 4 years lectures, seminars and group work. from a wide variety of optional units in
subjects like experimental phonetics,
Linguistics BA 3 years Linguistics and French BA 4 years
In your first year, you will gain a solid foundation variation in contemporary English and
English Language and English Literature BA 3 years Linguistics and German BA 4 years in your chosen subject(s), taking core course psycholinguistics. In your third year, enjoy
English Language and Arabic BA 4 years Linguistics and Italian BA 4 years units that include phonetics and phonology, the complete freedom of choice spanning a
foundations of English Grammar, introductions wealth of different course options.
English Language and Chinese BA 4 years Latin and Linguistics BA 3 years
to the principles of linguistics and the relation
English Language and French BA 4 years Linguistics and Japanese BA 4 years between language, the mind and the brain. Almost all of our courses offer the
English Language and German BA 4 years Linguistics and Portuguese BA 4 years opportunity to spend a semester
As your degree progresses, you can tailor abroad, or on a work placement.
English Language and Japanese BA 4 years Linguistics and Russian BA 4 years
English Language and Russian BA 4 years Linguistics and Spanish BA 4 years
English Language and Spanish BA 4 years Film Studies and Linguistics BA 3 years DISCOVER LINGUISTICS AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Scan to discover more about Linguistics and English
Film Studies and English Language BA 3 years Linguistics and Social Anthropology BA 3 years
Language or use this link: uom.link/ling-eng
Linguistics and Arabic BA 4 years Linguistics and Sociology BA 3 years

Linguistics and English Language

“Except for a few compulsory modules, the
EXAMPLE TIMETABLE: LINGUISTICS AND FRENCH BA As a Linguistics and English course design is really flexible, and you
Language student, studying abroad can therefore pick the modules which
French practice Tutorial preparation Tutorial: French Lecture: French
is an excellent opportunity for you interest you most, ranging from studying
MONDAY with friends Language Study Cultural Studies to see the world, experience new the old English language to the different
cultures and study overseas. dialects of English in the UK today.”
11pm - 12noon 12noon - 1pm 2pm - 4pm 4pm - 5pm ALEX FLOWERS, ENGLISH LANGUAGE BA
Lecture: Language, Lecture: Study Late lunch with friends Lecture: The Sounds University of Manchester students have
TUESDAY Mind and Brain of Meaning at the Students' Union of Language the chance to study abroad during the
second semester of their second year
10am - 12noon 11am - 12noon 12noon - 5pm – in Europe, Australia, Canada, USA,
Linguistics Tutorial: French Sports and Society Activities Hong Kong, or Singapore – through
WEDNESDAY assignment work Language Study
the Worldwide Exchange Scheme.
Students do not generally incur any
additional tuition fees for taking part,
Self-guided study French language Seminar: Study Visiting the
THURSDAY practice of Meaning Whitworth Gallery and the credits obtained while abroad
contribute towards your degree.
Self-guided study Lecture: Pragmatics: Seminar: French Lecture: Theory Students taking Linguistics or English
FRIDAY Meaning, Context Language Study of Grammar Language with a Modern Language
and Interaction spend an entire year abroad as part of
the Residence Abroad scheme – please
n Self-guided study/Extracurricular/Personal n Timetabled study see the Modern Languages section of Rachel, a Linguistics and Spanish alumna, shares
*This is an example timetable, using units available at the time of print. the brochure for more information. insights into her career as a Digital and Operations
Your own timetable will vary, depending on your degree programme and unit choices. Manager: uom.link/linguisticsalumna
EMPLOYABILITY
Study Linguistics and English Language

with us and you’ll develop analytical
and problem-solving skills. Often
dealing with granular and complex data,
your combination of humanities and
scientific understanding will allow you
to make connections across multiple
fields of employment, including the
media, marketing, speech and language
therapy, lexicography, and teaching.
Our graduates have pursued successful

careers at The Guardian, L'Oreal,
Universal Music Group, and Vodafone.
Many of our graduates go on to

EXCELLENT FACILITIES
undertake further study such
Benefit from access to psycholinguistics as master's and PhD degrees,
and phonetics laboratories PGCEs or law conversion courses
before taking up their careers.
Modern Languages and Cultures
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Modern Languages
and Cultures
Our Modern Languages provision is amongst the broadest and most
diverse in the UK, featuring over 100 subject combinations. We offer
nine different European, East Asian and Middle Eastern Languages to
degree level, which can be studied from scratch or post-A-level.
“Student life is far different from
anything I ever thought it could
All our courses can be studied as Single Honours degrees – focusing be. There is always something
on one language and culture or region – or as part of a Joint Honours new to do, new places to visit
degree, combining two languages together or one language with a subject and new people to meet. It
like History, English Literature, or Business and Management. is exciting, exhilarating and
emotional all at the same time.”
Language study at Manchester offers much more than just language SERENA CLAIRE VITALE
fluency – you’ll explore diverse aspects of the culture, society, FRENCH AND CHINESE
history, politics and literature of the countries in which your chosen STUDIES BA
languages are spoken, helping you to develop intercultural awareness
and communications skills – both highly valued by employers.
MODERN LANGUAGES AND CULTURES VIDEO
You’ll benefit from excellent teaching, student support and cutting- Scan to watch our Modern Languages and Cultures
edge study facilities, as well as from the vibrancy and cultural diversity of
Manchester itself, Western Europe’s most multilingual city. With placement
100+ video or use this link: uom.link/languages-video
options available at partner universities and professional environments Over 100

language
around the world, a compulsory third year abroad gives our undergraduates and subject
unforgettable and invaluable personal and professional experience. combinations COURSE LISTING
SINGLE HONOURS JOINT HONOURS
Arabic Studies BA 4 years Modern Languages BA 4 years Two languages
Chinese Studies BA 4 years Art History and a Modern Language BA 4 years
East Asian Studies BA 3 years English Language and a Modern Language BA 4 years
French Studies BA 4 years English Literature and a Modern Language BA 4 years
German Studies BA 4 years Film Studies and a Modern Language BA 4 years
Italian Studies BA 4 years History and a Modern Language BA 4 years
Japanese Studies BA 4 years International Disaster Management
and a Modern Language BSc 4 years
Middle Eastern Studies BA 3 years
Linguistics and a Modern Language BA 4 years
Russian Studies BA 4 years
Latin and a Modern Language BA 4 years
Spanish, Portuguese and Latin
American Studies BA 4 years Modern Language and Business
DICOVER MODERN LANGUAGES AND CULTURES and Management BA 4 years
Scan to discover more about Modern Languages courses Politics and a Modern Language BA 4 years
or use this link: uom.link/languages-courses
Sociology and a Modern Language BA 4 years

ARABIC AND MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES

• Manchester is ranked 5th in the UK for
Middle Eastern and African Studies
(Complete University Guide 2021).
• Multicultural Manchester gives you the
opportunity to make contact with Arabic-
speakers and get involved in events
beyond The University – from public
lectures to cultural celebrations.
• Study abroad in Amman (Jordan)
or Fes (Morocco).
“My student experience has been amazing so far!
Welcome week was great. It was very pleasing
CHINESE STUDIES to see that there were a lot of different activities
• Manchester is ranked 5th in the UK for to include people with different interests.”
East Asian and South Asian Studies,
(Complete University Guide 2021). BRIGITTA DARKO, FRENCH AND ITALIAN BA
• Benefit from the on-campus Manchester
China Institute, which coordinates China- FRENCH STUDIES JAPANESE STUDIES RUSSIAN STUDIES
related academic and cultural activities across • Over three-quarters of our staff • Manchester is ranked 5th in the UK for • Manchester is ranked 3rd in the UK for
the university, as well as Manchester’s large are native French speakers East Asian and South Asian Studies Russian and East European Languages
community of native Chinese speakers, • Join our students' Francophone Society (Complete University Guide 2021). (Complete University Guide 2022).
including many Chinese students on campus. and benefit from French classes, • Deepen your knowledge of Japan in its • Study for one or two semesters in Russia
• Study abroad at one of our partner discussion groups, film screenings, themed historical, cultural, social and global contexts. as part of your residence abroad.
universities in China, Taiwan or Hong Kong. socials, and a yearly trip to Paris. • Spend your third year of study in Japan • Join The University of Manchester
• Study, teach and/or work in France, as part of your residence abroad. Russian Society and enjoy a variety of
EAST ASIAN STUDIES Belgium, Switzerland, and/or Québec social events such as Russian cookery,
• Manchester is ranked 5th in the UK for as part of your residence abroad. craft workshops, film nights and more.
East Asian and South Asian Studies,
(Complete University Guide 2021). GERMAN STUDIES SPANISH, PORTUGUESE AND
• Benefit from the on-campus Manchester • Manchester is ranked 8th in the UK for LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES
China Institute, which coordinates China- German (Complete University Guide 2022). • One of the largest departments of
related academic and cultural activities • Study, teach and/or work in Germany, Hispanic and Lusophone studies in the
across the university, as well as Manchester’s Austria and/ or Switzerland as part UK; all our language tutors and over
large community of native Chinese speakers of your residence abroad. half of our academic staff are native
including many Chinese students on campus. • Enjoy strong links with the Goethe Institute speakers of Spanish or Portuguese.
• Study 40 free choice credits from across and the Austrian Cultural Forum, which • Join the Spanish, Portuguese and Latin
the Faculty of Humanities and the sponsor a varied programme of cultural events. American Studies Student Society and enjoy
University College for Interdisciplinary a wide range of cultural events and activities.
Learning in your second and third years. ITALIAN STUDIES • Study, teach and/or work in Spain,
• Manchester is ranked 4th in the UK for Portugal and/or Latin America as
Italian (Complete University Guide, 2022). part of your residence abroad.
• Explore the world-class Italian holdings
of the John Rylands Library, including
Scan to watch our video on one of the largest collections of early
studying Chinese and Japanese or use Italian printed books in the UK.
this link: uom.link/chinese-japanese • Study, teach and/or work in Italy as
part of your residence abroad.
48 www.manchester.ac.uk/v Undergraduate courses 49

PREVIOUS GRADUATE DESTINATIONS

RESIDENCE ABROAD
Arabic: BBC, Reuters, Cambridge University
Press, The Red Cross, Amnesty International, Our Modern Languages degrees offer
Santander, RBS, Virgin Atlantic, and the Foreign the chance to study and/ or work for
and Commonwealth Office, among others. up to one year in a country or countries
relevant to your chosen language(s).
Chinese: Nova (Kyoto), Berlitz, The University
of Manchester, The Confucius Institute, Your residence abroad will strengthen
Hamburg Sud, Skin SN, Dell, DISCO, Christian your languages skills and employability
Dior Couture, JET, and London LEA. in many ways, and provide a valuable and
inspirational life experience, whether you
French: KPMG, Deloitte, L'Oréal, BT, Louis go to Berlin or Beijing, São Paolo or Seville.
Vuitton, Rothschild, Hilton Hotels, British
Council, Teach First, Barclays, and the BBC. Your residence abroad will equip you
with numerous transferable skills to
German: PwC, Sandhills East, Lidl, Vodafone, Inghams aid your future career, including:
Travel, Amazon, Egger (Germany), and Mark Warner. Alternatively, you can arrange other forms of
Grace, a Spanish and Portuguese graduate,
• A diverse and knowledgeable worldview paid or unpaid work, ranging from placements
Italian: Zalando, Greenpeace, NHS, Barclays, Roblenko, shares insights into her career: • Cross-cultural sensitivity and adaptability with blue chip companies to voluntary
Alfred H Knight, Fresh Direct, P&A Receivables, Connexity uom.link/languages-grace • The ability to rise to new work. Our School of Arts, Languages and
Europe, Sane Communications, Benchmark International, challenges using initiative Cultures and the Careers Service advertise
Wellocks, Cognolink, and Penguin Random House. • Enhanced self-confidence overseas placement opportunities and offer
and leadership skills support with the application process.
Japanese: Nova (Kyoto), The University of • Demonstration of effective cross-cultural (Please note: work placements are not
Manchester, The Confucius Institute, Hamburg Sud, communication and interpersonal skills normally available to students of Arabic,
Skin SN, Dell, Christian Dior Couture, Languages Chinese, Japanese or Russian).
School, London LEA, IT Company, Media Company, DURATION
Berlitz, DISCO, PC Games Company, and JET. Students of one language (e.g. Single Honours STUDYING ABROAD†
or Joint Honours with a non-language If your residence abroad is for 8 weeks or
Portuguese: Amaze PR, Asos, Ernst & Young, Eversheds, subject) usually spend an academic year more, you can choose to attend a summer
Kinetic, NHS, Procter & Gamble, JD Sports, Future First, (about 32 weeks) abroad, undertaking an language course at a language school, college
Northern & Shell, Goldstar Brand, Rolands Dransfield, activity approved by the Residence Abroad or university of your choice. If your residence
Oxfam, Teach First, Greenpeace, Lakestar McCann, Tutor. Those studying two languages must abroad is for a full academic year you may
Partel Law, Virgin, The Big Word, and IGA Securities. spend a minimum of 8 weeks in one country study at various partner institutions (whether
(when studying post-A-level), or a minimum you study two languages or just one).
Russian: Spencer Ogden, Reach International, Macmillan Kate, a French and Arabic graduate, shares how
of 16 weeks in one country (when studying a
Education, RWS Group, Channel Island Securities Exchange, her time at Manchester helped her career: language ab initio), and the remaining weeks
uom.link/languages-kate
International School of Moscow, The British School of in a country of their other language (to give
Tashkent, JET Programme, NHS, Language Empire, them a total of 32 weeks spent abroad).
openDemocracy, Russia House, Westminster Russia Forum,
Gazprom Marketing & Trading, Pearson VUE, Cambridge WORKING ABROAD
Education & Training, Royal Mail, and Harrington Starr. If your residence abroad is for a full
academic year, you can apply through
Spanish: Amaze PR, Asos, Ernst &, Eversheds, Kinetic, the British Council to work as an English
NHS, Procter & Gamble, JD Sports, Future First, Language Assistant in a country where
Northern & Shell, Goldstar Brand, Rolands Dransfield, your language of study is spoken.
Oxfam, Teach First, Majestic Wine, Greenpeace, Adarsh discusses his studying abroad experience in Spain:
Lakestar McCann, The Co-operative, Partel Law, uom.link/languages-study-abroad
Virgin, The Big Word, and IGA Securities.

Music
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Music
We combine specialist education in practical music-making
with a comprehensive academic programme to give you a well-
rounded musical education. Your learning will be underpinned
by our reputation for innovations in composition, breadth
and depth of research in musicology and ethnomusicology,
and cultivating the very best in performance.
As a student you’ll become an active member of our passionate

music community and can pursue excellence in all areas
of music under the guidance of distinguished academic
staff, including five full-time composers, and our superb MUSIC VIDEO
roster of professional instrumental and vocal tutors. Scan to watch our Music video or use this link: uom.link/music-video
During your course you can choose to study music spanning

500 years, explore the effects of technologies from the MUSIC
first printing press to digital sampling, and consider the
ways in which music is organised, as well as the many COURSE DESIGN
audiences – past and present – for whom music matters.
Depending on your choices, you will and beyond, including early music, jazz, world
Our students benefit from extensive performance opportunities be taught in a combination of lectures, music ensemble, interactive media, vocal
with the Manchester University Music Society (MUMS), seminars, workshops, masterclasses and composition, analysis, conducting and much
Ranked 3rd in the
the use of period instruments and a Javanese gamelan, UK for Music one-to-one performance lessons. more besides. As your studies progress, you are
the expertise of our resident quartet (Quatour Danel) and (Complete able to specialise more, selecting course units
international visiting scholars, composers and performers. University
Guide 2022) In your first year, we provide you with a that suit your interests and career ambitions.
foundation in all the key areas; you usually
undertake a number of compulsory In your third year, there are no compulsory
DISCOVER MUSIC modules in music theory, musicology and course units but you’ll select at least one
Scan to discover more about Music or use composition and choose from a range of 40-credit course unit from Dissertation,
this link: uom.link/music-courses optional units, including solo performance. Composition Portfolio or Recital, and may
You are also placed into a small tutor group opt to take two. An additional range of
that meets most weeks and helps you to advanced 20-credit course units is available
track your progress and development. in music theory and analysis, aesthetics,
COURSE LISTING musicology and ethnomusicology, composition
Music MusB 3 Years From the second year nothing is compulsory. for film and game audio, as well as further
You choose a mixture of options that set the options in ensemble performance.
Music and Drama BA 3 Years
right path for you, whether that be composition,
Graduate Diploma of the Royal Northern College of Music GRNCM / MusB 4 Years performance, analysis, ethnomusicology or All of our courses (except the 'Joint Course'
Film Studies and Music BA 3 Years a mixture of different elements. It’s a great with RNCM) offer the opportunity to spend a
time to explore new areas in western art music semester abroad, or on a work placement.

Music
A DAY IN THE LIFE STUDY ABROAD†
Heléna, a 3rd Year Music BA Student, As a Music student, you’ll have the
talks about her favourite modules. opportunity to travel across the world
and immerse yourself in your chosen
“I’ve been able to study film music culture’s music scene first-hand.
composition, producing a decent
soundtrack that I’m quite proud University of Manchester students have
of and I’ve been able to study the chance to study abroad during the
‘Aesthetics’, the philosophy of second semester of their second year
art and beauty. Both are areas of – in Europe, Australia, Canada, USA,
study I’ve been interested in since Hong Kong, or Singapore – through
long before starting my degree, the Worldwide Exchange Scheme.
and the teaching styles for these Students do not generally incur any
modules give a lot of freedom for the additional tuition fees for taking part,
individual to learn. The teachers for and the credits obtained while abroad
these courses have been great, and contribute towards your degree.
it’s inspiring to see how passionate
they are about these areas.
EMPLOYABILITY
This year I’ve had the time to
consider how different subjects Music at The University of Manchester PERFORMANCE CULTURE
could enhance my learning provides excellent training for a host of
experience and therefore made careers. The combination of rigorous Performance is at the heart of everything
the decision to take a couple of academic education and extracurricular we do. Our performance culture is rich
free choice modules this year. I’m opportunities gives a rich array of skills and diverse,and ranges from medieval
so glad I did; this year I’m studying and work-related experiences. Our singing to Baroque chamber music; string
‘Madness in Society Through the graduates include some of the country’s quartets and orchestras to chamber choirs,
Ages’ which is proving to be a really leading new performers – but of course, opera and musical theatre; Klezmer and
fun course, and a refreshing break a degree in Music doesn’t limit you. Gamelan groups to the jazz Big Band; and
to learn about a new subject. Employers know that Manchester Music from the New Music Manchester festival to
graduates are dedicated, creative, the 64-speaker MANTIS diffusion system
I also took a 10 credit module in versatile and equipped with the skills hosted by our NOVARS Research Centre.
entrepreneurship last year, which needed to start their careers with a bang.
was really interesting and informative During your study here you can become
to my degree. I also found it to be a member of one of the student-run
extremely motivating as we had to FACILITIES music societies including the University
write our own personal development Chorus, the Musical Theatre Society
plan which I’m still sticking to today! Most of our teaching and performance and the Manchester University Music
I’m glad that such a wide range of culture takes place in the Martin Harris Society, one of the largest, most
courses were made available to me. Centre for Music and Drama and in active and most ambitious student-
As a composer, I always thought the the adjacent composition studios of led music society in the country.
more knowledge I could gain, the the NOVARS Research Centre. The
better my pieces would be, and I’ve Martin Harris Centre combines a Auditioned and non-auditioned ensembles
certainly been able to do that to the professional concert hall, studio theatre, include the Symphony Orchestra, Chamber
max in my time here. I’ve been able specialist library, percussion rooms Orchestra, Big Band, Brass Band, Wind
to learn a great deal over the past and numerous practice facilities. Orchestra and String Orchestra and it is
three years that did and will apply also a great place to cut your teeth in the
to my music and career greatly!” field of music and arts management.
Religions and Theology
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Religions
and Theology
At Manchester you’ll experience an education and
environment that sets you on the right path to a
professionally rewarding and personally fulfilling future.
Choose Manchester and we’ll help you make your mark.
Religions and Theology at Manchester enables you to engage

with a wide range of traditions and beliefs. With one of the widest
ranges of courses at any British university, you can study Ancient
"The academic
Hebrew or Greek; learn about Jewish and Islamic traditions; staff have been so
pursue an interest in the Bible or Christian theology; or discover supportive. I take
approaches offered by sociology, anthropology and philosophy. full advantage of the
office hours and one-
You’ll explore topics crucial to understanding the to-one support.” RELIGIONS AND THEOLOGY VIDEO
shape of our current multicultural society – from ABIGAIL ELDERFIELD, Scan to watch our Religions and Theology video
religion, culture and gender to Holocaust theory, from THEOLOGICAL STUDIES or use this link: uom.link/religions-video
Islamic studies to religious environmental ethics. IN PHILOSOPHY
AND ETHICS BA
COURSE DESIGN
RELIGIOUS STUDIES AND THEOLOGY You will be taught in a combination of
lectures, seminars and group work.
Ranked in the Top 5 universities in the UK
for Religious Studies and Theology
(Guardian University Guide, 2022)
In your first year, you will explore the variety of approaches
to the study of religions and theology through key thinkers
such as Augustine, Luther, and Maimonides. You’ll gain a solid
foundation of the history of the discipline and will begin to
DISCOVER RELIGIONS AND THEOLOGY explore specific areas of interest through optional course units.
Scan to discover more about Religions and Theology
"I loved studying Religions
and Theology. The number of
or use this link: uom.link/religions-ethics In your second and third years, tailor your studies further courses available means you can
through a breadth of optional course units designed to focus on really tailor your studies to your
a specific topic – in texts from the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible interests. Some of the lecturers
to ethical issues such as war and violence, justice and peace. are world leaders in their field,
COURSE LISTING and it's an amazing opportunity
to have such fantastic
Religions, Theology and Ethics BA 3 years Almost all of our courses offer the opportunity to input into your learning.”
spend a semester abroad, or on a work placement.
Comparative Religion and Social Anthropology BA 3 years
SAMUEL CRESSWELL, RELIGIONS
Philosophy and Religion BA 3 years AND THEOLOGY BA

Religions and Theology
STUDENT LIFE
EMPLOYABILITY
EXAMPLE TIMETABLE: THEOLOGY AND ETHICS BA
Studying Religions
10am - 11am 12noon - 3pm 3pm - 5pm
Lecture: Introduction to Lunch and work Self-guided study at Alan Gilbert
and Theology at The
MONDAY University of Manchester
the Study of Religions with study group Learning Commons
and Theology helps develop versatile
10am - 11am 11am - 12noon 1pm - 2pm 3pm - 5pm and transferable skills,
TUESDAY
Lecture – Bible in Lecture – Introduction Self-guided study Seminar preparation setting students up
the Ancient and to Islam for Thursday for whatever they set
Modern Worlds
their sights on next – be
10am - 11am 11am - 12noon 12noon - 1pm 1pm - 5pm
that further study, or
Lecture – Religion, Speaking with Lecture – Truth Sports and Society
WEDNESDAY
Ethics and the academic tutor and Truth Telling Activities starting a career. Our
Environment during Office Hours graduates will be equipped
9am - 10am 1pm - 2pm 2pm - 3pm 3pm - 5pm with presentation
THURSDAY
Seminar – Religion, Spin class at the Seminar – Self-guided study and communication
Ethics and the Sugden Centre Introduction to Islam skills, critical thinking
Environment
and analysis, and an
10am - 12noon 2pm - 4pm 4pm - 5pm understanding of
FRIDAY Self-guided study Lecture – Introduction to Christianity Volunteer work
for Stellify Award
cultural sensitivity that
is highly sought-after by
n Self-guided study/Extracurricular/Personal n Timetabled study prospective employers.
*This is an example timetable, using units available at the time of print.
Your own timetable will vary, depending on your degree programme and unit choices. Our Religions and
Theology graduates
have gone on to
STUDY ABROAD† THE JOHN RYLANDS work in a variety of
LIBRARY industries, including:
As a Religion and Theology
student, you’ll have the Religions and Theology • Teaching and education
opportunity to travel across the students have to the • Finance
world and immerse yourself in special collections of the • Publishing
your chosen culture first-hand. John Rylands Library, an • Youth work
internationally renowned • Charity work
University of Manchester research resource which holds • Advertising and media
students have the chance to one of the finest collections
study abroad during the second of rare books, manuscripts Recent employers include:
semester of their second year and archives in the world. the BBC, Civil Service,
– in Europe, Australia, Canada, Xaverian College, PwC,
USA, Hong Kong, or Singapore Discover a substantial SPCK Publishing, WPP,
– through the Worldwide collection of religions and Huffington Post, Church of
Maddie discusses why you should study Religions,
Exchange Scheme. Students theology literature, as well England, Christian Aid and
Theology and Ethics: uom.link/maddie-religions do not generally incur any as papyri such as the oldest Liberal Jewish Synagogue.
additional tuition fees for taking manuscript fragment of a New
part, and the credits obtained Testament book, alongside
while abroad contribute several major archives
towards your degree. including the Methodist
archive with a large number
of original documents.
THE UNIVERSITY
AND CULTURES
OF MANCHESTER
Employability/Stellify
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Employability
Our courses offer great scope for you to shape DO MORE BE MORE
your studies in line with your career aspirations.
During your time at the University, you can learn There’s a reason our graduates are the most
more about different careers through guest targeted by the UK’s top graduate recruiters
lectures, discussions with your academic advisor, (High Fliers Research 2022). We offer you the
summer internships and work placements. opportunity for true personal and professional
You’ll also have the opportunity to change and growth. We call it Stellify.
meet employers at our events.
We encourage you to broaden your horizons,
understand the issues that matter in contemporary
CAREERS SERVICE working in your chosen field. globalisation and mental society and step up to make a difference to
Our Careers Service will Students can apply to be health. Our units equip you local and global communities. You’ll do more, Hear from Indy and Gaby: uom.link/stellify-story
After becoming Homeless Project Coordinators, the
prepare you for the competitive matched with an employer with invaluable knowledge and dream more, try more and be more. pair set up their own campaign to tackle period poverty
jobs market and help you find mentor from a wide range skills which will complement – 'Once a Month' – which helped distribute sanitary
part-time jobs, volunteering of sectors, depending on your studies and help make Find out more about Stellify: uom.link/salc-ug-stellify products and care packages to women in need.
opportunities and work their own ambitions. you more employable.
placements. This service
helps make Manchester the THE UNIVERSITY OF To find out more visit the UCIL website:
most targeted university MANCHESTER GLOBAL ALUMNI uom.link/salc-ug-ucil
by graduate employers COMMUNITY
(High Fliers Report 2022). With more than 500,000 alumni STUDENT SOCIETIES
worldwide, you’ll never be far There are a number of
Visit our Careers Service website to find from another graduate of The subject-level societies
out more: uom.link/salc-ugcareers University of Manchester. you can join through the
There are established alumni Students’ Union, as well as
MANCHESTER LEADERSHIP groups in countries around societies that can support
PROGRAMME the world to help you stay your future plans, including:
This University-wide second connected to each other and
year course unit offers a unique to the University – great for • Black Women in Business
combination of academic units networking within your country • Diversifying Economics
and volunteering. You will learn and professional industry. • Lawyers Without Borders
the importance of leadership in • Manchester Entrepreneurs
promoting social, economic and UNIVERSITY COLLEGE • ReachOut Society – a
environmental sustainability. The University College of mentoring scheme
Interdisciplinary Learning supporting children in
Visit our website to find out more about the offers optional units outside disadvantaged communities
Manchester Leadership Programme: of your subject area. Units will • RebrandMe – a pro-bono
uom.link/salc-ug-mlp introduce you to topics and marketing agency society
ways of thinking, tackling the • Young Academics
MANCHESTER GOLD key questions facing society
Career mentoring is a really in the 21st century - for Find out more on the Students' Union
useful way of meeting people example, the digital revolution, website: manchesterstudentsunion.com
60 www.manchester.ac.uk/
Scholarships/Student support
Funding and scholarships

UK STUDENT FINANCE
UK GOVERNMENT TUITION FEE LOANS UK GOVERNMENT MAINTENANCE LOANS

Full-time UK students can apply for a As well as the tuition fee loan, full-time English-
tuition fee loan from the government, domiciled students can apply for a maintenance
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SCHOOL OF ARTS, LANGUAGES AND CULTURES TYPICAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS SUBJECT SPECIFIC SCHOOL OF ARTS, LANGUAGES AND CULTURES TYPICAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS SUBJECT SPECIFIC
COURSE COURSE
CONTEXTUAL CONTEXTUAL
COURSE UCAS CODE LENGTH A-LEVEL IB A-LEVEL GCSE/IGCSE COURSE UCAS CODE LENGTH A-LEVEL IB A-LEVEL GCSE/IGCSE
OFFER OFFER
(YEARS) (YEARS)
AMERICAN STUDIES English Literature and Italian [BA] RQ33 4 ABB ABB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes Yes
American Studies [BA] T701 3 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No No English Literature and Spanish [BA] RQ43 4 AAB ABB 35 points 6,6,5 at HL Yes Yes
American Studies [BA] T702 4 AAB ABB 35 points 6,6,5 at HL No No AAA-
English Literature with Creative Writing [BA] Q3W8 3 AAB 36 points 6,6,6 at HL Yes No
English Literature and American Studies [BA] QT37 3 AAB ABB 35 points 6,6,5 at HL Yes No AAB
History and American Studies [BA] VT17 3 AAB ABB 35 points 6,6,5 at HL Yes No Film Studies and English Literature [BA] PQ32 3 AAB ABB 35 points 6,6,5 at HL Yes No
ARCHAEOLOGY FILM STUDIES
Ancient History and Archaeology [BA] VV14 3 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No No Film Studies and Arabic [BA] PT44 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes Yes
Archaeology [BA] V40 0 3 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No No Film Studies and Archaeology [BA] PV40 3 AAB ABB 35 points 6,6,5 at HL Yes No
Archaeology and Anthropology [BA] VL46 3 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No No Film Studies and Chinese [BA] PT11 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes Yes
Archaeology and History [BA] VV30 3 AAA AAB 36 points 6,6,6 at HL Yes No Film Studies and East Asian Studies [BA] PT33 3 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No
Film Studies and Archaeology [BA] PV40 3 AAB ABB 35 points 6,6,5 at HL Yes No Film Studies and English Language [BA] PQ22 3 AAB ABB 34 points 6,6,5 at HL Yes No
ART HISTORY Film Studies and English Literature [BA] PQ32 3 AAB ABB 35 points 6,6,5 at HL Yes No
Art History and Arabic [BA] VT40 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No Yes Film Studies and French [BA] PR10 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes Yes
Art History and Chinese [BA] VT41 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No Yes Film Studies and German [BA] PR20 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes Yes
AAA- Film Studies and History [BA] PV10 3 AAB ABB 35 points 6,6,5 at HL Yes No
Art History and English Literature [BA] QV33 3 AAB 36 points 6,6,6 at HL Yes No
AAB Film Studies and History of Art [BA] PV36 3 AAB ABB 35 points 6,6,5 at HL Yes No
Art History and French [BA] VR20 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No Yes Film Studies and Italian [BA] PR30 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes Yes
Art History and German [BA] VR21 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No Yes Film Studies and Japanese [BA] PT22 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No Yes
Art History and History [BA] VV20 3 AAA AAB 36 points 6,6,6 at HL Yes No Film Studies and Linguistics [BA] PQ12 3 AAB ABB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No
Art History and Italian [BA] VR22 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No Yes Film Studies and Middle Eastern Studies [BA] PT55 3 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No
Art History and Japanese [BA] VT42 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No Yes Film Studies and Music [BA] PW30 3 AAB ABB 35 points 6,6,5 at HL Yes No
Art History and Portuguese [BA] VR25 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No Yes Film Studies and Portuguese [BA] PR50 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes Yes
Art History and Russian [BA] VR23 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No Yes Film Studies and Russian [BA] PR70 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No Yes
Art History and Spanish [BA] VR24 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No Yes Film Studies and Spanish [BA] PR40 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No Yes
Film Studies and History of Art [BA] PV36 3 AAB ABB 35 points 6,6,5 at HL Yes No HISTORY
History of Art [BA] V360 3 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No No Ancient History and History [BA] VV50
AAB ABB3 35 points 6,6,5 at HL Yes No
CLASSICS AND ANCIENT HISTORY AAA-
Archaeology and History [BA] VV30 3 AAB 36 points 6,6,6 at HL Yes No
Ancient History [BA] V110 3 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No AAB
Ancient History and Archaeology [BA] VV14 3 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No No AAA-
Art History and History [BA] VV20 3 AAB 36 points 6,6,6 at HL Yes No
Ancient History and History [BA] VV50 3 AAB ABB 35 points 6,6,5 at HL Yes No AAB
Classical Studies [BA] Q810 3 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No English Literature and History [BA] QV31 3 A*AA AAA 37 points 7,6,6 at HL Yes No
Classics [BA] Q800 3 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No Film Studies and History [BA] PV10 3 AAB ABB 35 points 6,6,5 at HL Yes No
Latin and English Literature [BA] QQ36 3 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No AAA-
History [BA] V10 0 3 AAB 36 points 6,6,6 at HL Yes No
Latin and French [BA] Q6R1 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No AAB
Latin and Italian [BA] QR63 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No History and Arabic [BA] VT33 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No
Latin and Linguistics [BA] QQ61 3 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No History and French [BA] VR11 4 AAB ABB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No
Latin and Spanish [BA] QR64 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No History and German [BA] VR12 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No
DRAMA History and Italian [BA] RV31 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No
Drama [BA] W400 3 AAB ABB 35 points 6,6,5 at HL Yes No History and Portuguese [BA] RV51 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No
Drama and English Literature [BA] WQ4H 3 AAB ABB 35 points 6,6,5 at HL Yes No History and Russian [BA] RV71 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No
Drama and Film Studies [BA] WW46 3 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No History and Sociology [BA] VL13 3 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No
Music and Drama [BA] WW34 3 AAB ABB 35 points 6,6,5 at HL Yes No History and Spanish [BA] VR14 4 AAB ABB 35 points 6,6,5 at HL Yes No
ENGLISH LITERATURE AND CREATIVE WRITING Modern History with Economics [BA] V136 3 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No
AAA- Politics and Modern History [BA] VL12 3 AAB ABB 35 points 6,6,5 at HL Yes No
Art History and English Literature [BA] QV33 3 AAB 36 points 6,6,6 at HL Yes No
AAB INTERNATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE
Drama and English Literature [BA] WQ4H 3 AAB ABB 35 points 6,6,5 at HL Yes No International Disaster Management
VL38 3 AAB ABB 35 points 6,6,5 at HL No No
English Language and English Literature [BA] QQ10 3 AAB ABB 35 points 6,6,5 at HL Yes No and Humanitarian Response [BSc]
English Literature [BA] Q320 3 AAA AAB 36 points 6,6,6 at HL Yes No International Disaster Management and
English Literature and American Studies [BA] QT37 3 AAB ABB 35 points 6,6,5 at HL Yes No LT30 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No Yes
Humanitarian Response and Arabic [BSc]
English Literature and French [BA] RQ13 4 AAB ABB 35 points 6,6,5 at HL Yes Yes
International Disaster Management and
English Literature and German [BA] RQ23 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes Yes LT40 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes Yes
Humanitarian Response and Chinese [BSc]
A*AA-
English Literature and History [BA] QV31 3 AAA 37 points 7,6,6 at HL Yes No
AAA

SCHOOL OF ARTS, LANGUAGES AND CULTURES TYPICAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS SUBJECT SPECIFIC SCHOOL OF ARTS, LANGUAGES AND CULTURES TYPICAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS SUBJECT SPECIFIC
COURSE COURSE
CONTEXTUAL CONTEXTUAL
COURSE UCAS CODE LENGTH A-LEVEL IB A-LEVEL GCSE/IGCSE COURSE UCAS CODE LENGTH A-LEVEL IB A-LEVEL GCSE/IGCSE
OFFER OFFER
(YEARS) (YEARS)
International Disaster Management and French Studies [BA] R110 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No Yes
LR30 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes Yes
Humanitarian Response and French [BSc] German and Chinese [BA] RT21 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No
International Disaster Management and German and Italian [BA] RR23 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No
LR40 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes Yes German and Japanese [BA] RT22 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No
Humanitarian Response and Spanish [BSc]
Liberal Arts German and Portuguese [BA] RR25 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No
Liberal Arts [BA] Y10 0 3 AAA AAB 36 points 6,6,6 at HL Yes No German and Russian [BA] RR27 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No
Liberal Arts with International Study (BA) Y101 4 A*AA AAA 37 points 7,6,6 at HL Yes No German and Spanish [BA] RR24 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No
LINGUISTICS AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE German Studies [BA] R210 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No Yes
English Language [BA] Q1Q3 3 AAB ABB 35 points 6,6,5 at HL No No Italian and Spanish [BA] RR34 4 Yes No
English Language and Arabic [BA] QT34 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No Yes Italian Studies [BA] R300 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No Yes
English Language and Chinese [BA] QT31 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes Yes Japanese Studies [BA] T200 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No Yes
English Language and English Literature [BA] QQ10 3 AAB ABB 35 points 6,6,5 at HL Yes No Middle Eastern Studies [BA] T601 3 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No No
English Language and French [BA] QR31 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No Yes Modern Language and Business and
TN61 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No Yes
English Language and German [BA] QR32 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No Yes Management (Arabic) [BA]
English Language and Japanese [BA] QT32 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes Yes Modern Language and Business and
NT11 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No Yes
English Language and Russian [BA] QR37 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No Yes Management (Chinese) [BA]
English Language and Spanish [BA] QR34 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No Yes Modern Language and Business and
NR11 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No
Film Studies and English Language [BA] PQ22 3 AAB ABB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No Management (French) [BA]
Film Studies and Linguistics [BA] PQ12 3 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No Modern Language and Business and
Latin and Linguistics [BA] QQ61 3 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No NR12 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No
Management (German) [BA]
Linguistics [BA] Q10 0 3 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No No
Modern Language and Business
Linguistics and Arabic [BA] QT33 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes Yes NR13 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No
and Management (Italian) [BA]
Linguistics and Chinese [BA] TQ11 4 ABB ABB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes Yes
Linguistics and French [BA] RQ11 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No Yes Modern Language and Business and
TN92 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No Yes
Management (Japanese) [BA]
Linguistics and German [BA] RQ21 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No Yes
Linguistics and Italian [BA] RQ31 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No Yes Modern Language and Business and
NR15 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No Yes
Linguistics and Japanese [BA] QT12 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes Yes Management (Portuguese) [BA]
Linguistics and Portuguese [BA] QR15 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No Yes Modern Language and Business and
Linguistics and Russian [BA] QR17 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No Yes Management (Russian) [BA]
Linguistics and Social Anthropology [BA] QL16 3 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No Yes Modern Language and Business and
Linguistics and Sociology [BA] QL13 3 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No Yes Management (Spanish) [BA]
Linguistics and Spanish [BA] QR14 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No Yes Russian and Chinese [BA] RT71 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No Yes
MODERN LANGUAGES AND CULTURES Russian and Japanese [BA] RT72 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No Yes
Arabic Studies [BA] T624 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No Yes Russian and Spanish [BA] RR74 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No
Arabic and French (BA) T6R1 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No Russian Studies [BA] R700 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No Yes
Arabic and German (BA) T6R2 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No Spanish and Chinese [BA] RT41 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No Yes
Arabic and Italian (BA) T6R3 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No Spanish and Japanese [BA] RT42 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No Yes
Arabic and Portuguese (BA) T6R5 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No Spanish and Portuguese [BA] RRK5 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No
Arabic and Russian (BA) T6R7 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No Spanish, Portuguese and Latin
RR45 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No
Arabic and Spanish (BA) T6R4 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No American Studies [BA]
Chinese and Japanese [BA] TT12 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No MUSIC
Chinese Studies [BA] T100 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes Yes Music [MusB] W302 3 AAB ABB 35 points 6,6,5 at HL Yes No
East Asian Studies [BA] T300 3 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No No Music and Drama [BA] WW34 3 AAB ABB 35 points 6,6,5 at HL Yes No
East Asian Studies with Film Studies and Music [BA] PW30 3 AAB ABB 35 points 6,6,5 at HL Yes No
T301 4 AAB ABB 35 points 6,6,5 at HL No No
International Study [BA] RELIGIONS AND THEOLOGY
French and Chinese [BA] RT11 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No Comparative Religion and
VL66 3 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No No
French and German [BA] RR12 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No Social Anthropology [BA]
French and Italian [BA] RR13 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No Religions, Theology and Ethics [BA] V375 3 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No No
French and Japanese [BA] RT12 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No Philosophy and Religion [BA] VV35 3 AAB ABB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL No No
French and Portuguese [BA] RR15 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No
French and Russian [BA] RR17 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No
French and Spanish [BA] RR14 4 ABB BBB 34 points 6,5,5 at HL Yes No

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THE SCHOOL OF ARTS,

LANGUAGES AND CULTURES

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Undergraduate Admissions Office

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creative and digital sectors

As your studies progress, you are able

Art History In your third year, you will write a

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Classics, COURSE DESIGN MINOR IN EGYPTOLOGY

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