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PostgraduateMaster of Philosophy

Modern Languages

Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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1 yearDuration
£5,238Per Year (Home)
£27,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

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

Advanced Research Methods in Modern Languages
Linguistic Theory and Analysis
Literature and Cultural Studies in Translation
Sociolinguistics and Language Variation
Postcolonial Discourse and Theory
Translation Studies and Practice
Specialised Language Research Project
Thesis Research and Scholarly Writing
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Home Student Fee

£5,238

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Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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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£27,500£32,000
3 years£24,000£27,000£32,500
5 years£29,000£33,500£43,000
Official Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

66%Working
7%Studying
6%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
75%Professional Jobs
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About Newcastle University

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