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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: RL90

BA Modern Languages / International Relations

Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth, Wales
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4 yearsDuration
£19,190Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Aberystwyth University, the BA (Hons) BA Modern Languages / International Relations provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Aberystwyth, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. International Relations today is about understanding and tackling global challenges. As a student on the Modern Languages / International Politics degree at Aberystwyth University, you will be perfectly placed to gain a deeper understanding of what those challenges are and how opportunities and obstacles shape how we manage them. The language component of this course will enable you to discover language, culture, literature and art, whilst at the same time developing your linguistic competencies in your chosen language. International tuition fees are £19,190 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £20,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

International Relations Theory and Practice
Contemporary Global Politics and Governance
Language and Culture in Context
Advanced Language Skills and Communication
European Politics and Integration
Ethics
Rights and Justice in International Affairs
Literature and Society in the Target Language
Security
Conflict and Development Studies
UCAS Code:RL90
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB - BCC

International Baccalaureate

26 - 30 points

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,190

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£76,760

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Aberystwyth University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£24,000£28,000
3 years£15,500£20,000£24,500
5 years£19,500£24,500£30,000

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 29% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 12% below UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH19). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
20%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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Aberystwyth International Scholarship (UG)

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Gwyneth Evans Bursary

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£500scholarship value
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  • For undergraduate study
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About Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth University offers BA Modern Languages / International Relations as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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