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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: R900

Modern Languages with a Year Abroad

King's College London, University of London
London, England
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4 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
78%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by King's College London, University of London, the BA (Hons) Modern Languages with a Year Abroad provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Unlock the world with a Modern Languages BA that allows you to study one or two languages and their related cultures. You’ll gain the knowledge and skills you need to join the next generation of leading European and global citizens. You can choose whether to study French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, or a combination of two languages. 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 78% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Language Skills and Phonetics
Literary Texts and Analysis
European Cultural History
Translation Studies
Advanced Conversation and Intercultural Communication
Contemporary Media and Society
Year Abroad Immersion Programme
Independent Research Project in Modern Languages
UCAS Code:R900
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

Must include grade B in at least one of French, German, Spanish or Portuguese, dependent on the pathway chosen. Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels.

International Baccalaureate

33 points

Must include Higher Level in at least one of French, German, Spanish or Portuguese. 33 points overall or an aggregate score of 16 from three Higher Levels.  Note: The total point score of 33 includes TOK/EE.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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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 — King's College London, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,500£30,000£35,000
3 years£22,500£27,500£33,500
5 years£27,500£34,000£47,000

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▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 21% above UK average salary
This course
£34,000
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 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: CAH19-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

67%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
75%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 data

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

Teaching on my course
78%
Learning opportunities
68%
Assessment and feedback
64%
Academic support
85%
Organisation and management
60%
Learning resources
87%
Student voice
57%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About King's College London, University of London

King's College London, University of London offers Modern Languages with a Year Abroad as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#37QS World
#6UK Ranking
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