Modern European Studies BA (Hons)
The University of Nottingham

Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 80 graduates of Modern European Studies BA (Hons) and other courses in Others in Language and Area Studies at The University of Nottingham for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Others in Language and Area Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Others in Language and Area Studies courses of The University of Nottingham
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Others in Language and Area Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Others in Language and Area Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £26000 | £30500 | £37500 |
25-75 percentile range | £23000 - £30000 | £24000 - £37000 | £27500 - £51000 |
All Others in Language and Area Studies courses of The University of Nottingham
Salary of all UK Graduates of Others in Language and Area Studies
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £26063 | £25344 | £29396 |
25-75 percentile range | £23000 - £30158 | £18791 - £32596 | £21874 - £39812 |
All Others in Language and Area Studies courses in the UK
Course Description
Do you feel there is more to the past than just the UK’s perspective? Are you ready to examine history through the lens of other cultures, other ideologies and other languages? This course allows you to combine your passion for language learning with your curiosity for exploring the past. Through combining one or two European languages with history you’ll gain access not only to additional source texts, but also a whole new way of understanding the societies and cultures of contemporary Europe. Many of our students say the year abroad is their course highlight. Not only do you have the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the language and culture of your chosen country/countries, but spending time abroad can make you more independent and confident. Taking yourself out of your comfort zone won’t only benefit your degree, it’ll shape the person you are to become.
Language options
- I would like to study one language (either as a beginner or post-A level) - You may choose: French (post-A level only); German, Russian or Spanish.
- I would like to study two languages, one from beginner level and one post-A level - You may choose one post-A level language from: French, German, Russian or Spanish. You may choose one beginners' language from: French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish or Serbian/Croatian. - I want to study two languages post-A level - You may choose two from: French, German, Russian, Spanish.
You’ll spend two thirds of your time in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures studying your language(s). The final third will be spent on your selected modules in the Department of History.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Modern European Studies BA (Hons) at The University of Nottingham
15% | Sports and fitness occupations |
15% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Media Professionals |
10% | Sales occupations |
10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
10% | Secretarial and related occupations |
10% | Animal care and control services |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Access to HE Diploma
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus A Level English at grade B. Preferred:- Performing Arts, Art & Design, Digital Film and Video Production,Business IT, Applied Science,Sport, Sport and Exercise Science
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus AB in two A Levels to include English. Preferred:- Performing Arts, Art & Design, Digital Film and Video Production,Business IT, Applied Science,Sport, Sport and Exercise Science
European Baccalaureate - 75% overall.
If you wish to study one language, choose from French, German, Russian or Spanish post A Level or German, Russian or Spanish beginners.
If you wish to study two languages, choose from French, German, Russian or Spanish (post A Level or beginners) or Portuguese and Serbian/Croatian beginners. At least one of your two languages must be one of our post A Level languages (French, German, Russian or Spanish), as you may only include one beginners' language in your programme.
Other language qualifications may be considered in the absence of an A Level. Please contact the University for further information.
Costs
Tuition Fees Modern European Studies BA (Hons)
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
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EU | £21500 | year 1 |
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £21500 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
R906
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Student composition of The University of Nottingham
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Nottingham by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 27810
- postgraduates:
- 7620
- Total:
- 35430
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “European Studies”: 1150 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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FAQ about Modern European Studies BA (Hons) The University of Nottingham
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £26000 15 months after graduation, £30500 3 years after graduation and £37500 after graduation.
- Sports and fitness occupations (15%), Administrative occupations (15%), Business and public service associate professionals (10%), Media Professionals (10%)
- 80 graduates rated the course 91. This means that 91% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Modern European Studies BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at The University of Nottingham.
- It is moderately difficult to get accepted into this course. The average UCAS tariff score of this course is 148 which is among the
Percentile among all European Studies students in the UK.