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Modern Languages Degree
After sixth form or college. Most courses need at least one language at A-level; many let you start a second from scratch. A year abroad is standard.
- Level 6
- 3–6 years
- After sixth form or college
- 275 courses at 44 places
- Typical entrants around 160 UCAS points
- Median salary after 15 months £29,500
- after 3 to 5 years £36,000
Entry requirements
- With A-levels: Needs A-level French or A-level German or A-level Spanish. Helpful: English Literature. Typical: A*AA–BBB.
Careers it leads to
- Translator or interpreter: Converts written or spoken language for clients.
- Teacher: Teaches in primary or secondary schools, usually after a degree and teacher training.
- Civil servant: Works in government departments delivering public services and policy.
Where to study it
A selection of universities. Open WayWhat for every course, with entry points, salaries and distance from home.
- University of Oxford
- University of Cambridge
- Durham University
- UCL
- King's College London
- University of Bristol
- University of Bath
- University of Exeter
Revision guides
A-level French · A-level German · A-level Spanish · A-level English Literature
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