Music and a Modern Language
Cardiff UniversityCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the BA (Hons) Music and a Modern Language at Cardiff University. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our BA Music and a Modern Language programme is a 4-year degree, combining language, creative and practical skills, that will open doors to a variety of career paths. Our aim at the School of Music and the School of Modern Languages is for you to become a ‘global citizen’ who thinks critically and creatively, understands and appreciates cultural diversity, and has a wealth of transferable skills. You’ll develop high-level communication and critical-thinking skills, and foster resilience and independence through time spent in immersive foreign language contexts. International tuition fees are £24,700 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB - BBC Must include grade B in Music. If you have grade B in a language at A level you will have access to the languages Upper Elementary pathway. Applicants without an A-level in Music will be considered on a case-by-case basis to determine appropriate levels of music performance and theory skills (such as Grade 6/7 Music Theory). Where skill levels cannot be determined by alternative qualifications, you may be invited to audition. |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 - 30 points 32-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects. Must include grade 5 in HL Music. If you have grade 5 in a HL language you will have access to the languages Upper Elementary pathway. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 69 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£24,700
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Cardiff University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £19,000 | £24,000 | £28,000 |
| 3 years | £18,500 | £23,500 | £26,500 |
| 5 years | £22,500 | £27,000 | £35,000 |
UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25-02-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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Student Satisfaction
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Overall
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