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Durham Inspiring Excellence Scholarships - Undergraduate
Durham University · Undergraduate
£30,000scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- For undergraduate study
- Open to your course
UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: R002
Modern Languages and Cultures (with Year Abroad)
Durham UniversityDurham, England
4 yearsDuration
£28,500Per Year (Intl)
£32,500Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Modern Languages and Cultures (with Year Abroad) at Durham University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Durham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Course details This BA offers you the opportunity to combine the development of high-level language skills with in-depth critical engagement with other cultures through studying literature, art, film and visual culture, history, and politics. If you already have an A level (or equivalent) in French, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish, we offer advanced courses in those languages. You will also have the choice to study beginner courses in the above languages or Arabic. International tuition fees are £28,500 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 98% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £31,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Course details
Why Durham University?
Rankings
Top 100
UCAS Code:R002
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAA Specific subjects/grades required for entry: At least one language from Arabic, French, German, Italian, Russian, or Spanish. |
| International Baccalaureate | 36 points 666 at higher level including at least one language from Arabic, French, German, Italian, Russian, or Spanish |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£28,500
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£114,000
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.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Durham University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £29,000 | £32,500 | £37,000 |
| 3 years | £26,000 | £31,000 | £38,500 |
| 5 years | £31,500 | £40,000 | £55,000 |
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▲ 11% above UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 43% above UK average salary
This course
£40,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £9,000 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: CAH19-04-09). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
70%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
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
84%
Overall
Teaching on my course
92%Learning opportunities
85%Assessment and feedback
79%Academic support
93%Organisation and management
79%Learning resources
89%Student voice
71%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
94%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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