English and Modern Languages BA (Hons)
University of Exeter
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of English and Modern Languages BA (Hons) at University of Exeter for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in English Studies (Non-Specific).
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in English Studies (Non-Specific)
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of English Studies (Non-Specific) 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25000 | £25500 | £31000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £27500 | £21000 - £30500 | £25000 - £40000 |
All English Studies (Non-Specific) courses of University of Exeter
Salary of all UK Graduates of English Studies (Non-Specific)
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24675 | £23008 | £26902 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20975 - £28017 | £17526 - £27785 | £20419 - £33549 |
All English Studies (Non-Specific) courses in the UK
Course Description
- Engage in literary study while developing your language skills in a cultural context and explore innovations in literature in their historical and national context
- Learn important analytical techniques that will be useful across a range of subjects and research tasks
- Spend your third year studying/ working abroad in a country where you can develop your chosen language
- Get involved in activities outside class: language societies, tandem partnerships, liaison work in schools and the community such as our Translation! Festival – the only public festival dedicated to translation in the UK
- Excellent facilities on campus include our Special Collections relating to world-renowned writers, The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum which is a unique film and popular culture resource and our Digital Humanities Lab. Exeter has also recently been awarded UNESCO City of Literature status.
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
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 English and Modern Languages BA (Hons) at University of Exeter
| 30% | Elementary occupations |
| 30% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Conservation and environment professionals |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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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)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees English and Modern Languages BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £23700 | year 1 |
| International | £23700 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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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:
QR06
University Rankings
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based on 36 different rankings
Positions of University of Exeter in top UK and global rankings.
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Student composition of University of Exeter
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Exeter by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 22975
- postgraduates:
- 6895
- Total:
- 29870
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Modern Languages”: 1435 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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FAQ about English and Modern Languages BA (Hons) University of Exeter
- 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 £25525 15 months after graduation, £25500 3 years after graduation and £31000 after graduation.
- Elementary occupations (30%), Science, engineering and technology associate professionals (30%), Business and public service associate professionals (10%), Natural and social science professionals (5%)
- 10 graduates rated the course 84. This means that 84% 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.
- English and Modern Languages BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Exeter.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 183 which makes it one of the 14.73% most difficult courses to enter among all Modern Languages students in the UK.