HomeUniversity of St AndrewsMA English and French

MA English and French

University of St Andrews
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Languages and Area Studies
Course Score
B /73
Graduate Salary
£28,000
Satisfaction
86%
Degree Completion
100%
Professional Jobs
55%
Meaningful Work
85%

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

36%
Moderate AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI does some of the simpler tasks in these jobs, but most of the work still needs human judgement and skill.

AI impact by graduate destination

Web and Multimedia Design65%
Business, Research and Administrative60%
Finance52%
Business and public service associate48%
Media45%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

above national median

Typical starting salary for Languages and Area Studies graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£28,000
typical starting salary
£24,500
£32,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Languages and Area Studies graduates nationally earn £18,000-£37,000 (552 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
35%
02
Elementary occupations
10%
03
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
10%
07
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5%
09
Animal care and control services
5%
10
Media Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

100%
Continuation
55%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
70%
Career On Track

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