

Subject Guide
Languages and Area Studies
Compare Languages and Area Studies degrees, uncover real graduate earnings, check student satisfaction, and make an informed decision about your future.
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Average Graduate Salary
£30,000
Real earnings 15 months after graduation (Full-time)
Total Courses1,616
Data SourceOffice for Students
All Languages and Area Studies Courses
BAModern Languages and English
The University of Leeds
Satisfied82%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BALinguistics and Japanese
The University of Manchester
Satisfied80%
Drop-out10%
Salary£26k
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BAEnglish with Year Abroad
University of Southampton
Satisfied92%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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BAChinese and Russian
The University of Leeds
Satisfied75%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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BALinguistics and German
The University of Manchester
Satisfied80%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BAGerman Studies
The University of Manchester
Satisfied92%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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MAEnglish and Scottish Literature
University of Aberdeen
Satisfied95%
Drop-out15%
Salary£26k
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BAComparative Literatures and Cultures
University of Exeter
Satisfied86%
Drop-out4%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BAEnglish and Film & Television Studies
University of Exeter
Satisfied74%
Drop-out5%
Salary£25k
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BAEnglish Language and Linguistics with Year Abroad
University of Southampton
Satisfied90%
Drop-out5%
Salary£26k
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BAFrench and German (with a year abroad)
University of York
Satisfied90%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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MAFrench and Greek
University of St Andrews
Satisfied95%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAModern Languages (French and Italian) and Latin
University of St Andrews
Satisfied95%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAArabic and Classical Studies
University of St Andrews
Satisfied92%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAFrench and Spanish
The University of Manchester
Satisfied84%
Drop-out15%
Salary£27k
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BAFrench and Chinese
The University of Manchester
Satisfied85%
Drop-out10%
Salary£26k
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BAModern Languages (with a Year Abroad)
University of Chester
Satisfied79%
Drop-out15%
Salary£26k
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MAModern Languages (Arabic and French) and Latin
University of St Andrews
Satisfied95%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAPolitics and Arabic
The University of Manchester
Satisfied82%
Drop-out15%
Salary£28k
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MAModern Languages (French and Spanish) and Latin
University of St Andrews
Satisfied95%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BASpanish and Latin
University College London
Satisfied71%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAClassical Studies and Middle East Studies
University of St Andrews
Satisfied92%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAEnglish Literature (2-year degree)
The University of Buckingham
Satisfied91%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BAModern Languages with Foundation Year
Birkbeck College
Satisfied93%
Drop-out40%
Salary (3yr)£31k
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