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UndergraduateBachelor of ArtsUCAS: QR30

English and Modern Languages

University of Bristol
Bristol, England
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4 yearsDuration
£28,200Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Bristol, the BA English and Modern Languages provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Bristol, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. This rewarding degree presents an exciting opportunity for you to explore the past, interpret our present and shape your future through a combination of in-depth study of English Literature, your chosen language (French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish) and its related cultures. All languages can be studied from beginners' level or post-A level (or the equivalent), apart from Portuguese, which is offered from beginners' level only. Students on this course will join two departments with top researchers in a great diversity of fields and will be encouraged to develop expertise... International tuition fees are £28,200 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,500 within three years, a 94% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

English Literary Analysis and Criticism
Language Foundations and Structure
Cultural Studies in the Modern World
Medieval and Early Modern Literature
Contemporary European Literature in Translation
Advanced Language Communication and Expression
Linguistics and Language Acquisition
Dissertation and Independent Research Project
UCAS Code:QR30
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA

Standard offer: AAA Contextual offer: ABB

International Baccalaureate

36 points

36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level. Contextual offer: 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level.

UCAS Points128

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic7.57777

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£28,200

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£112,800

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 — University of Bristol

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£26,000£32,000
3 years£23,500£28,500£36,000
5 years£29,000£37,000£50,000

UK subject average: £26,000 — 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
£28,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 42% above UK average salary
This course
£37,000
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
55%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

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
89%
Learning opportunities
75%
Assessment and feedback
65%
Academic support
87%
Organisation and management
73%
Learning resources
82%
Student voice
72%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
94%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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St Paul's Church Organ Scholarship

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£1,450scholarship value
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About University of Bristol

University of Bristol offers English and Modern Languages as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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