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 Courses18,514
Data SourceOffice for Students

LLBLaw with French Law

The University of Leeds
FT4Y
Satisfied85%
Drop-out0%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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MAEnglish and Philosophy

University of Aberdeen
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied95%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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BAArabic and Spanish

The University of Manchester
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied86%
Drop-out15%
Salary£27k
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BACreative Writing and English Literature

Whitefield Academy Trust
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out5%
Salary£26k
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BAModern Languages (Two Languages) and Linguistics

University of Southampton
FT4Y
Satisfied90%
Drop-out12%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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MAClassical Studies and Italian

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out6%
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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BAEnglish Language and Linguistics

University Academy 92
FT3Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out5%
Salary£25k
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MASpanish and Theological Studies

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out0%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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BAEnglish and Modern Languages (One Language)

University of Southampton
FT4Y
Satisfied90%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BAModern Languages

Birkbeck College
PT
Satisfied91%
Drop-out40%
Salary (3yr)£31k
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BAArabic, Islamic, Middle Eastern and North African Studies

The University of Leeds
FT4Y
Satisfied81%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BScModern Languages

The University of Reading
FT4Y
Satisfied90%
Drop-out20%
Salary£27k
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BASpanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies

The University of Manchester
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied86%
Drop-out0%
Salary£25k
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BAFrench and Russian

The University of Manchester
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied85%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BAEnglish Literature and Creative Writing

Birmingham Community Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust🏥 NHS Education Provider
FT3YAbroad
Satisfied84%
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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BAEnglish Literature

Iron Mill Education
FT3YAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out5%
Salary£23k
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MAModern Languages (German and Persian) and Greek

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BAEast Asian Studies with International Study

The University of Manchester
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied85%
Drop-out21%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BAJapanese Studies with Foundation Year

Birkbeck College
FT4Y
Satisfied75%
Drop-out10%
Salary£30k
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BAEnglish with Creative Writing with Year Abroad

University of Southampton
FT4Y
Satisfied90%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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MABiblical Studies and English

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out6%
Salary£26k
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MADigital Media & Information Studies/French

University of Glasgow
FT5YPlacement
Satisfied85%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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Top Universities

Highest graduate salaries for Languages and Area Studies

Subject Snapshot

Total Courses18,514
Avg Graduate Salary£30,000
Data SourceOffice for Students