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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: R991

Modern Languages

Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth, Wales
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4 yearsDuration
£19,190Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Modern Languages at Aberystwyth University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Aberystwyth, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The Department of Modern Languages at Aberystwyth University is one of only a handful of universities in the UK which offer students the opportunity to combine the study of three languages, which will not require prior knowledge. You can choose from French, Italian, German and Spanish, depending on the pathways you wish to take. In your third year you will undertake a Year Abroad, offering you the opportunity to live, and study or work, in the countries of your main language or languages of study. 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

Beginner French Language
Beginner German Language
Beginner Spanish Language
Intermediate Language Skills and Grammar
European Culture and Society
Translation and Interpretation
Advanced Language Proficiency
Year Abroad Placement
UCAS Code:R991
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB - BCC

International Baccalaureate

28 - 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.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
85%
Learning opportunities
82%
Assessment and feedback
90%
Academic support
96%
Organisation and management
79%
Learning resources
85%
Student voice
81%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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