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.

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

MAArabic and German and Spanish

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£30k
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BAModern Languages and English Literature

Swansea University
FT
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Salary (3yr)£21k
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BAFilm Studies and Literature

The University of Essex
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Satisfied85%
Drop-out25%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAEnglish Literature

Birmingham City University
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BAEnglish Literature and Linguistics

Queen Mary University of London
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Satisfied93%
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MAInternational Business with Gaelic

University of Aberdeen
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Salary (3yr)£23k
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BAEnglish

Goldsmiths' College
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MACentral & East European Studies/English Literature

University of Glasgow
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BAEnglish and Comparative Literature (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAJournalism and Language Studies

The University of Essex
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Salary£28k
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MAModern Languages (French and Persian) and Management

University of St Andrews
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MAComparative Literature/Central & East European Studies

University of Glasgow
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BAPhilosophy and English Literature

Anglia Ruskin University
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Satisfied83%
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Salary (3yr)£22k
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MACeltic Studies/Central & East European Studies

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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BAEnglish Language and Literature (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
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Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAArabic and Spanish

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£30k
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MAModern Languages (Italian and Russian) and English

University of St Andrews
FT
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Salary (3yr)£26k
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MAGeography/Scottish Literature

University of Glasgow
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MADigital Media & Information Studies/English Literature

University of Glasgow
PTAbroad
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MAEnglish Literature/Scottish Literature

University of Glasgow
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BAEast Asian Studies

The University of Sheffield
FTAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out14%
Salary (3yr)£21k
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MACeltic Studies/English Literature

University of Glasgow
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BACreative Writing And English Literature

Edge Hill University
PTPlacementAbroad
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Salary (3yr)£27k
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MAArabic and Russian

University of St Andrews
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Highest graduate salaries for Languages and Area Studies

Subject Snapshot

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