HomeUniversity of ExeterBA International Relations and Modern Languages

BA International Relations and Modern Languages

University of Exeter
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Languages and Area Studies
Course Score
A /80
Graduate Salary
£32,000
Satisfaction
86%
Degree Completion
95%
Professional Jobs
76%
Meaningful Work
82%

AI & Your Career

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

42%
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%
Administrative55%
Finance52%
Business and public service associate48%
Media45%

🧭 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
2030
First job
~2031
£32,000
typical starting salary
£27,500
£35,000
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
30%
02
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Administrative occupations
10%
04
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
8%
06
Media Professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Protective service occupations
★ Professional
5%
08
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
09
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
5%
10
Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

95%
Continuation
76%
Professional Work
82%
Meaningful Role
75%
Career On Track

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