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University of Bath · Undergraduate
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Offered by University of Bath, the BA (Hons) 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. Achieve fluency in two languages and prepare for an international career. You’ll also learn about the politics, history and culture of different countries. Studying Modern Languages enables you to read, write and speak two foreign languages, and learn about the social, political and cultural evolution of the principal countries in which they're spoken. 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 | ABB Typical Offer: ABB in three A levels. For an advanced language option, your A level subjects must normally include that language. Contextual offer: BBC in three A levels. For an advanced language option, your A level subjects must normally include grade B in that language. Alternative offers: BBB in three A levels plus additional study - please see our website for further information. For an advanced language option, your A level subjects must normally include that language. |
| International Baccalaureate | 35 points Typical offer: 35 points overall and 6, 5, 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 5, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects plus 7 in Standard Level in your chosen language. Contextual offer: 35 points overall and 5, 5, 4 in three Higher Level subjects. For an advanced language option, your Higher Level subjects must normally include grade 5 in that language. |
| 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
Overall
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 Modern Languages with study or work abroad as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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