Subject Guide

Languages and Area Studies

Compare Languages and Area Studies degrees, uncover real graduate earnings, check student satisfaction, and make an informed decision about your future.

Full UK Coverage Official HESA Data Career Outcomes
Average Graduate Salary
£30,000
Real earnings 15 months after graduation (Full-time)
Total Courses2,219
Data SourceOffice for Students

BAKorean, Intercultural Communication and Linguistics

York St John University
FT4Y
Satisfied83%
Drop-out19%
Salary (3yr)£21k
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BAFilm Studies and English Language

The University of Manchester
FT3YAbroad
Satisfied74%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£21k
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BALanguages and Translation

The University of Westminster
PT
Satisfied87%
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAArchaeology/English Literature

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BAArabic and Linguistics

The University of Westminster
PT
Satisfied87%
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAEnglish and European Languages

University of Dundee
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied89%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£20k
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BAEnglish Language and International Communication

The University of Westminster
PT
Satisfied87%
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAEnglish Literature with Foundation Year

York St John University
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied96%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£20k
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MAScandinavian Studies and English Language

University of Edinburgh
FT4Y
Satisfied72%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BAJapanese Studies with International Experience

Birkbeck College
FT4Y
Satisfied77%
Drop-out50%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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BACreative Writing with Foundation

University of Plymouth
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied85%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£20k
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BAScreenwriting

The University of Chichester
FT3Y
Satisfied98%
Drop-out25%
Salary (3yr)£20k
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BAArt History and Language (French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish)

Birkbeck College
FT3Y
Satisfied83%
Drop-out45%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAContemporary Craft and English Language

Liverpool Hope University
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied82%
Drop-out12%
Salary (3yr)£18k
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BAHistory of Art and Africa and Black Diaspora including year abroad

School of Oriental and African Studies
FT4YFoundation
Satisfied71%
Drop-out25%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BAHistory and Language (French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish)

Birkbeck College
FT3Y
Satisfied83%
Drop-out45%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAEnglish Language and Literature

The Open University
PT
Satisfied88%
Drop-out39%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BACreative Writing

Edge Hill University
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied92%
Drop-out15%
Salary£21k
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MAArchaeology/ Spanish

University of Glasgow
FT5YPlacement
Satisfied76%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BAArt History and Language (French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish) with Foundation Year

Birkbeck College
FT4Y
Satisfied83%
Drop-out45%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAWelsh And Sociology

Bangor University
FT3YPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied77%
Drop-out0%
Salary (3yr)£20k
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BAArabic and History of Art

School of Oriental and African Studies
FT4YFoundation
Satisfied71%
Drop-out25%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BAHistory and Language (French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish) with Foundation Year

Birkbeck College
FT4Y
Satisfied83%
Drop-out45%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAEnglish Language and English Literature

Bangor University
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£18k
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Top Universities

Highest graduate salaries for Languages and Area Studies

Subject Snapshot

Total Courses2,219
Avg Graduate Salary£30,000
Data SourceOffice for Students