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University of Bath · Undergraduate
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Offered by University of Bath, the BA (Hons) International Politics and Modern Languages with study or work abroad provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Bath, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Explore global social, political and cultural challenges, whilst achieving fluency in another language. This degree enables you to combine the study of a language at either beginner (ab initio) or advanced level with the study of international politics. This combination will give you strong skills in both areas and prepare you for an international career. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £31,000 within three years, a 97% continuation rate, and 74% of graduates in employment or further study.
| A-Level | AAB AAB in three A levels. For an advanced language option, your A level subjects must normally include that language. Contextual Offer BBB in three A levels, including your chosen language for advanced language options Alternative offers with additional study ABB in three A levels, including your chosen language for advanced language options, plus additional study - please see the course pages on our website. |
| International Baccalaureate | 35 points 35 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects. For an advanced language option, your Higher Level subjects must normally include that language but we can consider you if you study it at Standard Level. Our typical offer in this case would be 35 points overall with 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects plus 7 in Standard Level in your chosen language. Contextual Offer 5, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects |
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 62 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
International Student Fee
£25,400
per year
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.
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £26,000 | £30,000 | £33,500 |
| 3 years | £25,500 | £31,000 | £39,500 |
| 5 years | £31,500 | £41,500 | £56,500 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Salary trend: ↑ up £10,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH19-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
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National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
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University of Bath · Undergraduate
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University of Bath · Undergraduate
University of Bath · Undergraduate
University of Bath · Undergraduate

University of Bath offers International Politics and Modern Languages with study or work abroad as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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