
Course Overview
The MPhil Modern Languages at Newcastle University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding the physical world. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The Modern Languages MPhil and PhD are research-based programmes. You can specialise in topics in the languages of: Chinese, French, German, Japanese and Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American studies. Specialism is also possible in translating and interpreting. 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 £27,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
🗣️ 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
Home Student Fee
£5,238
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Newcastle University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £26,000 | £27,500 | £32,000 |
| 3 years | £24,000 | £27,000 | £32,500 |
| 5 years | £29,000 | £33,500 | £43,000 |
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH07). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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