BA French

University of Oxford
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Languages and Area Studies
Course Score
A /82
Graduate Salary
£32,500
Satisfaction
83%
Degree Completion
100%
Professional Jobs
85%
Meaningful Work
85%

AI & Your Career

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

49%
High AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI is already doing some of the work in these jobs. People who learn to use AI tools will have a real edge, though the more routine roles may thin out over time.

AI impact by graduate destination

Business, Research and Administrative60%
Business and public service associate48%
Media45%
Science, engineering and technology associate40%
Artistic, literary and media32%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

top quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Languages and Area Studies graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£32,500
typical starting salary
£28,000
£36,000
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, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
30%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
25%
03
Media Professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
10%

Outcomes

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

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