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

BACymraeg Proffesiynol

Prifysgol Aberystwyth
FT3Y
Satisfied99%
Drop-out0%
Salary£24k
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MAModern Languages (Interpreting and Translating) German/Spanish

Heriot-Watt University
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied89%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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BAEnglish Literature and Language with Foundation

The University of Westminster
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied88%
Drop-out20%
Salary£26k
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BAEnglish Language and Linguistics

University of Southampton
FT3YAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out5%
Salary£26k
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MAModern Languages (Interpreting and Translating) French/Spanish

Heriot-Watt University
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied89%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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MAModern Languages, Communication and Cultures (Beginner Pathway)

Heriot-Watt University
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied89%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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BAInternational Relations and Korean

School of Oriental and African Studies
FT4YFoundation
Satisfied71%
Drop-out5%
Salary£28k
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BALinguistics with Spanish

University of York
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied86%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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BALinguistics with German

University of York
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied86%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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MABusiness & Management/ Spanish

University of Glasgow
FT5YPlacement
Satisfied76%
Drop-out10%
Salary£26k
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BAEnglish Literature (Study Abroad)

University Academy 92
FT4Y
Satisfied94%
Drop-out3%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAIrish Studies

The University of Liverpool
FT3YAbroad
Satisfied88%
Drop-out8%
Salary£25k
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BAModern Languages with Business Management

Birmingham Community Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust🏥 NHS Education Provider
FT4Y
Satisfied74%
Drop-out15%
Salary£27k
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BAEnglish and Creative Writing

University of Portsmouth
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied94%
Drop-out5%
Salary£24k
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MAPortuguese/English Language

University of Glasgow
FT5YPlacement
Satisfied88%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BAEnglish with Integrated Foundation Year

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied87%
Drop-out12%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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MAPortuguese/Gaelic

University of Glasgow
FT5YPlacement
Satisfied92%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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MAEnglish and Scottish Literature

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied76%
Drop-out0%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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MALinguistics and English Language

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BAEnglish Literature and a Modern Language

Cardiff University
FT3Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BAModern Chinese

Cardiff University
FT4Y
Satisfied88%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BALanguages and Cultures (Middle East, Africa, South and Southeast Asia) and World Philosophies including year abroad

School of Oriental and African Studies
FT4YFoundation
Satisfied89%
Drop-out25%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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MAFrench and Social Policy

University of Edinburgh
FT4Y
Satisfied84%
Drop-out9%
Salary£27k
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BALanguages and Translation with Foundation

The University of Westminster
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied98%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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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