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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: TL12

Modern Languages and International Relations

Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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4 yearsDuration
£24,500Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
87%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the BA (Hons) Modern Languages and International Relations at Newcastle University. 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 course will give you the opportunity to explore other languages, cultures and societies whilst developing a better understanding of the nature and significance of politics and international relations. The course will prepare you for an international or internationally focused career. Languages play a central role in international relations by facilitating the sharing of ideas and negotiation. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, and a 97% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Language Proficiency and Communication Skills
International Politics and Global Governance
Cultural Studies and Society
Diplomatic Language and Negotiation
Comparative International Relations Theory
Global Issues: Power
Race and Gender
Regional Politics and Contemporary Affairs
Independent Research Project in Languages and International Relations
UCAS Code:TL12
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

including Chinese, French, German, Japanese or Spanish. Where a candidate wishes to study a single language from beginners level and is not studying an A Level in a modern foreign language, a grade B or 6 in any modern foreign language or English language at GCSE is required.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

with Higher Level in Chinese, French, German or Spanish at grade 6 or above. Where a candidate wishes to study a single language from beginners level and does not have a language at IB Higher Level, a grade 5 in any modern foreign language or English 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

£24,500

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£98,000

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

84%Working
15%Work & Study
98%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
87%
Learning opportunities
80%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
94%
Organisation and management
82%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
76%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Newcastle University

Newcastle University offers Modern Languages and International Relations as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#18UK Ranking
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