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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: R712

Russian and Beginners' German

University of Oxford
Oxford, England
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4 yearsDuration
£43,600Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
96%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Russian and Beginners' German at University of Oxford is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Oxford, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Studying Modern Languages provides both practical training in written and spoken language and an extensive introduction to literature and thought written in European languages. As well as learning to write and speak the language(s) fluently, you can study a broad range of literature, or focus your studies on any period from the medieval to the present day. A wide range of other options allow you to explore subjects including linguistics, philology, film or gender studies or (in French and German) advanced translation. International tuition fees are £43,600 per year, home/UK fees are £10,050 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £32,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Russian Language Fundamentals
Intermediate Russian Communication
Russian Literature and Culture
German Language Foundations
Contemporary German Literature
European Linguistics and Philology
Translation Studies and Practice
Independent Language Research Project
UCAS Code:R712
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA

A in Modern Language(s) (if taken to A-level) Excluding General Studies (if taken)

International Baccalaureate

38 points

with 6 6 6 at HL, including HL Modern Language(s) (if taken)

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic7.57777

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£43,600

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£174,400

Home Student Fee

£10,050

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fee statusAnnual Course fees Home£9,790 Overseas£43,600

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Oxford

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£28,500£31,000
3 years£27,000£32,000£40,000
5 years£33,000£40,000£52,500

UK subject average: £28,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 12% above UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 40% above UK average salary
This course
£40,000
UK average
£28,500

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: CAH19-04-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
20%Studying
20%Work & Study
75%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
96%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
83%
Academic support
98%
Organisation and management
64%
Learning resources
98%
Student voice
53%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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