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

DipHEEnglish

The Open University
PT
Satisfied94%
Drop-out75%
Salary (3yr)£20k
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BAFrench and Linguistics

Manchester Metropolitan University
FT
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Salary (3yr)£23k
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BAEnglish Literature

The University of Kent
PT
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Salary (subject)£30k*
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MAFTV/ Latin

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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MAEnglish Literature/Scottish Literature

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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Salary (subject)£30k*
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MAArabic and Spanish

University of St Andrews
FT
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Drop-out0%
Salary (3yr)£30k
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BAEnglish Literature

Birmingham City University
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BAEnglish

Northeastern University - London
FT3Y
Satisfied81%
Drop-out30%
Salary (subject)£30k*
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DipHELanguage Studies

The Open University
PT
Satisfied94%
Drop-out40%
Salary (3yr)£20k
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BAEnglish Literature, Journalism and Media

Cardiff University
FT
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Salary (3yr)£23k
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BAWelsh

Cardiff University
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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DipHEEnglish

University of London
FT
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Salary (subject)£30k*
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DipHEHistory and Languages

The Open University
PT
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Salary (3yr)£20k
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BAAmerican Studies with a Year Abroad

The University of East Anglia
FT
Satisfied89%
Drop-out5%
Salary£25k
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BAEnglish Language and Linguistics

Manchester Metropolitan University
FTPlacement
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Salary (3yr)£21k
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BASpanish and Linguistics

Manchester Metropolitan University
FT
Satisfied82%
Drop-out15%
Salary£23k
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BAAmerican Studies with a Foundation Year

The University of East Anglia
FT
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Salary (3yr)£25k
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BAPolitics, International Relations and a Modern Language

Cardiff University
FT
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Salary (3yr)£26k
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BAAmerican Studies

The University of East Anglia
FT
Satisfied89%
Drop-out5%
Salary£25k
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DipHEEnglish Language

The Open University
PT
Satisfied94%
Drop-out75%
Salary (3yr)£20k
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BAComparative Literature and Linguistics

Queen Mary University of London
FT
Satisfied86%
Drop-out10%
Salary£28k
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MLitLiterature and Creative Writing

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out25%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAEnglish

Manchester Metropolitan University
FT
Satisfied97%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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BAEnglish Language and Linguistics (with a modern language)

Manchester Metropolitan University
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Salary (3yr)£23k
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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