Expertise in modern languages has never been more important as the United Kingdom forges a new relationship with its European partners and seeks to develop its trading and cultural ties throughout the world. The University of Bristol is a major centre for the study of modern languages and cultures.

This course will broaden your horizons and extend your linguistic and critical skills.

Italian language and culture have had a lasting impact on Europe. Today, Italy's innovative contributions to design, technology and fashion mean that it is a major global commercial force.

Russia continues to assert itself as an independent, powerful, political and economic force, so Russian expertise is increasingly important in a range of professions.

At Bristol you can learn one language from beginner level, or build on existing study at A-level, while exploring the nations' histories and cultures. Both small but distinguished departments offer a lively, friendly and supportive environment.

In language classes, you will develop speaking, listening, reading, writing and translation skills using a range of textbooks, media and internet resources. You will divide your third year between Italy and Russia on work or study placements.

Find out more about the course structure and units available for Italian and Russian

A-level Standard offer	ABB including B in one of the languages to be studied
A-level Contextual offer What is a contextual offer?	BBC including B in one of the languages to be studied
International Baccalaureate Diploma Standard offer	32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in one of the languages to be studied
International Baccalaureate Diploma Contextual offer What is a contextual offer?	29 points overall with 14 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in one of the languages to be studied
Cambridge Pre-U offer	Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B, M3 is C
Access to HE Diploma offer	Pass Access to HE Diploma (Humanities) with at least 30 credits at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit, and demonstrate proven capacity for language learning, usually through B at A-level in one of the modern languages to be studied. Mature students can contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course.
BTEC offer	DDM. All applicants must demonstrate proven capacity for language learning, usually through B at A-level in one of the modern languages to be studied
Scottish Qualifications Authority offer	Advanced Higher: AB including one of the languages to be studied, and Standard Higher: AABBB
Welsh Baccalaureate offer	Requirements are as for A-levels where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade
European Baccalaureate offer	77% overall, with 8.0 in one of the languages to be studied
UK qualifications	Further information about UK qualifications
International qualifications	Accepted international qualifications

Applicants must also meet these requirements

GCSE profile requirements	Profile: No specific subjects required. Further information about GCSE requirements and profile levels.
English language requirements	If English is not your first language, you need to meet this profile level: Profile B Further information about English language requirements and profile levels.