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

BAChinese and Linguistics

The University of Westminster
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MASpanish/Italian

University of Glasgow
FT5YPlacement
Satisfied85%
Drop-out15%
Salary£26k
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MAModern Languages and Translation & Interpretation Studies

University of Aberdeen
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out20%
Salary£25k
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BAEnglish

Queen's University of Belfast
FT3Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out0%
Salary£24k
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BAEnglish Language

The University of Liverpool
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out5%
Salary£24k
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MAEnglish and Film and Visual Culture

University of Aberdeen
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied98%
Drop-out30%
Salary£24k
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MAGaelic/French

University of Glasgow
FT5YPlacement
Satisfied92%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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MAEnglish Literature

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied85%
Drop-out9%
Salary£24k
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MATheatre Studies/English Language

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied88%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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BAEnglish Literature

Cardiff University
FT3Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BAEnglish and Linguistics

Queen's University of Belfast
FT3Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out6%
Salary£24k
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BAGerman

Queen Mary University of London
FT4Y
Satisfied86%
Drop-out40%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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BALinguistics and Politics

School of Oriental and African Studies
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied79%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BALanguages and Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia) and International Relations including year abroad

School of Oriental and African Studies
FT4YFoundation
Satisfied79%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAFrench and International Communication with Foundation

The University of Westminster
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAWelsh and English Literature

Cardiff University
FT3Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BAEnglish Language and Literature

Cardiff University
FT3Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BAFilm Studies and English Literature

The University of Manchester
FT3Y
Satisfied77%
Drop-out5%
Salary£26k
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BAModern Languages with Film Studies

The University of Leicester
FT4Y
Satisfied95%
Drop-out10%
Salary£23k
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MASpanish/English Literature

University of Glasgow
FT5YPlacement
Satisfied84%
Drop-out15%
Salary£26k
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BARussian

Queen Mary University of London
FT4Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out40%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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BALanguages and Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia) and Social Anthropology

School of Oriental and African Studies
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied84%
Drop-out25%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAInternational Relations with a Language

University of Sussex
FT3YPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied82%
Drop-out15%
Salary£25k
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BAFrench and Journalism Studies

University of Stirling
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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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