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.

Full UK Coverage Official HESA Data Career Outcomes
Average Graduate Salary
£30,000
Real earnings 15 months after graduation (Full-time)
Total Courses1,616
Data SourceOffice for Students

BAModern Languages and English

The University of Leeds
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied82%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BALinguistics and Japanese

The University of Manchester
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied80%
Drop-out10%
Salary£26k
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BAEnglish with Year Abroad

University of Southampton
FT4Y
Satisfied92%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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BAChinese and Russian

The University of Leeds
FT5Y
Satisfied75%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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BALinguistics and German

The University of Manchester
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied80%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BAGerman Studies

The University of Manchester
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied92%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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MAEnglish and Scottish Literature

University of Aberdeen
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied95%
Drop-out15%
Salary£26k
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BAComparative Literatures and Cultures

University of Exeter
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out4%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BAEnglish and Film & Television Studies

University of Exeter
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied74%
Drop-out5%
Salary£25k
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BAEnglish Language and Linguistics with Year Abroad

University of Southampton
FT4Y
Satisfied90%
Drop-out5%
Salary£26k
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BAFrench and German (with a year abroad)

University of York
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied90%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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MAFrench and Greek

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied95%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAModern Languages (French and Italian) and Latin

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied95%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAArabic and Classical Studies

University of St Andrews
FT5Y
Satisfied92%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAFrench and Spanish

The University of Manchester
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied84%
Drop-out15%
Salary£27k
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BAFrench and Chinese

The University of Manchester
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied85%
Drop-out10%
Salary£26k
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BAModern Languages (with a Year Abroad)

University of Chester
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied79%
Drop-out15%
Salary£26k
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MAModern Languages (Arabic and French) and Latin

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied95%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAPolitics and Arabic

The University of Manchester
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied82%
Drop-out15%
Salary£28k
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MAModern Languages (French and Spanish) and Latin

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied95%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BASpanish and Latin

University College London
FT4Y
Satisfied71%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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MAClassical Studies and Middle East Studies

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied92%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAEnglish Literature (2-year degree)

The University of Buckingham
FT2Y
Satisfied91%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BAModern Languages with Foundation Year

Birkbeck College
PT
Satisfied93%
Drop-out40%
Salary (3yr)£31k
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Top Universities

Highest graduate salaries for Languages and Area Studies

Subject Snapshot

Total Courses1,616
Avg Graduate Salary£30,000
Data SourceOffice for Students