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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: R900

Modern Languages

University of Bristol
Bristol, England
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4 yearsDuration
£25,500Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Modern Languages at University of Bristol is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Bristol, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. In an increasingly globalised world, multilingualism and intercultural understanding have never been more important. Our flexible Modern Languages degree - on which you can study one, two or three languages and their related cultures - presents an exciting opportunity for you to explore the past, interpret our present and shape your future. You can choose from French, German, Italian, Portuguese (beginners only), Russian and Spanish. International tuition fees are £25,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £29,500 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Language Skills and Communication
Literary Texts and Cultural Analysis
European History and Society
Film and Visual Culture Studies
Translation and Interpreting Studies
Grammar and Linguistic Structures
Year Abroad Programme
Contemporary Issues in the Target Culture
UCAS Code:R900
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB - BBC

Standard offer: ABB including a modern language. Where a candidate is not taking an A-level in a modern language, we may accept ABB plus a standalone language qualification at CEFR level B1. Further details available on our Modern language requirements page. Contextual offer: BBC including B in a modern language. Where a candidate is not taking an A-level in a modern language, we may accept BBC plus a standalone language qualification at CEFR level B1. Further details available on our Modern language requirements page.

International Baccalaureate

29 - 32 points

Standard offer: 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in a modern language. Contextual offer: 29 points overall with 14 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in a modern language. Where a candidate is not taking an A-level in a modern language, we may accept ABB plus a standalone language qualification at CEFR level B1. Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,500

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£102,000

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£25,000£27,000£35,000
3 years£24,000£29,500£38,500
5 years£29,000£37,500£52,000

UK subject average: £28,000 — 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
£29,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 34% above UK average salary
This course
£37,500
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 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: CAH19-04). 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 area average

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

Teaching on my course
91%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
94%
Organisation and management
76%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
76%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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About University of Bristol

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