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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: TN92

Modern Languages and Business Studies

Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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4 yearsDuration
£25,750Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
79%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Modern Languages and Business Studies at Newcastle University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. This degree combines the study of one or two languages (Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish) with relevant principles and practice of business management. You'll spend a year working or studying abroad, immersed in the culture of another country. Your business management modules include topics such as organisational behaviour, marketing and human resource management. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 79% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Language Skills and Communication
Business Fundamentals and Management
Cultural Studies and Global Perspectives
Marketing and Consumer Behaviour
Human Resource Management
International Business Strategy
Applied Language in Professional Contexts
Organisational Behaviour and Leadership
UCAS Code:TN92
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

To include French, German or Spanish with B or 6 in GCSE Mathematics. Where a candidate wishes to study a single language from beginners level and is not studying an A Level in a foreign modern language then B or 6 in a language at GCSE is required.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

With Higher Level French or German or Spanish at grade 6 or above. Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. Where a candidate wishes to study a single language from beginners level and does not have a language at IB Higher Level then Grade 5 in a language at IB Standard Level is required.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,750

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£103,000

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 — Newcastle University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£26,000£30,000£32,000
3 years£22,500£26,500£32,500
5 years£29,000£35,500£47,500

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
£26,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 27% above UK average salary
This course
£35,500
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: CAH19-04-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
5%Work & Study
10%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 data

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

Teaching on my course
79%
Learning opportunities
71%
Assessment and feedback
71%
Academic support
89%
Organisation and management
83%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
76%
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 Newcastle University

Newcastle University offers Modern Languages and Business Studies as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#149QS World
#18UK Ranking
27,230+Students
258+Courses
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