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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: T901

Modern Languages

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

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Modern Languages 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 is the most flexible way of combining European and/or East Asian languages - you can study one, two or three languages (Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish). You'll also spend a year abroad, immersed in the culture and societies of the countries that fascinate you. We take a multidisciplinary approach to teaching, including modules on cinema, culture, history, politics, society, linguistics and literature 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, a 90% continuation rate, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Language Fundamentals and Structure
Contemporary European Cinema and Culture
History and Politics of Modern Europe
Translation Theory and Practice
East Asian Societies and Cultures
Linguistics and Language Acquisition
Nineteenth Century European Literature
Year Abroad Immersion Study
UCAS Code:T901
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

ABB including French, German or Spanish.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

With Higher Level French or German or Spanish at grade 6 or above.

🗣️ 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

66%Working
7%Studying
6%Work & Study
10%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
87%
Learning opportunities
78%
Assessment and feedback
81%
Academic support
93%
Organisation and management
83%
Learning resources
96%
Student voice
75%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

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 as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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