Modern Languages and International Relations BA (Hons)
University of Leeds
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 200 graduates of Modern Languages and International Relations BA (Hons) and other courses in Politics & International Relations at University of Leeds for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Politics & International Relations.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Politics & International Relations
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Politics & International Relations 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 | £27000 | £34500 |
25-75 percentile range | £23000 - £31000 | £22500 - £33000 | £26000 - £45000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Politics & International Relations
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25717 | £24462 | £29877 |
25-75 percentile range | £22174 - £30287 | £18994 - £30990 | £22642 - £40025 |
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Course Description
ou can study international relations at Leeds with one of 10 languages.
On this four-year course, you’ll examine the issues facing international society today and the challenges facing some of the most important players in international relations. Optional topics range from ongoing debates and conflicts within international relations and security, decolonial approaches, social movements across cultures, and translation and interpreting. You’ll also study the society and culture of the countries where your chosen language is spoken.
Your intensive language modules will prepare you for your year abroad, where you’ll further enhance your linguistic skills and enrich your knowledge of how your host country interacts with other countries and regional or global institutions.
You’ll be able to choose to take your Final Year Project either with international relations or with your chosen language.
The international outlook and knowledge you develop alongside advanced language skills will allow you to consider career options in a range of fields when you graduate.
Choose one of the following languages:
We offer the following languages at two entry levels: beginners or with prior experience (e.g. A-level or equivalent).
- Chinese
- French
- German
- Italian
- Japanese
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Spanish
We also offer Arabic and Thai from beginners level (please contact us before applying if you have prior experience).
You must include your chosen language in the ‘Further Details’ section of your UCAS application.
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 Languages and International Relations BA (Hons) at University of Leeds
23% | Administrative occupations |
14% | Business and public service associate professionals |
9% | Finance Professionals |
6% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
5% | Sales occupations |
4% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
4% | Elementary occupations |
3% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
3% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
3% | Teaching Professionals |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Politics & International Relations
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English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 7 | with no component less than 6.5 |
Costs
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:
January 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)
- year 2
University Rankings
Positions of University of Leeds in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Leeds in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #11
- #70
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #10
- #76
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
See all 33 university rankings of University of Leeds
About University of Leeds
The University of Leeds is a government funded research university based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. The main campus is situated approximately one mile north of Leeds city centre, and is also close to the popular student neighbourhoods of Hyde Park, Woodhouse, and Headingley.
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Student composition of University of Leeds
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Leeds by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 26410
- postgraduates:
- 10335
- Total:
- 36745
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Modern Languages”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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International Business and Management with a Modern Language with Year Abroad BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | 82% | 4% | 5% | £9250 | £22350 | 133 | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
Economics and Modern Languages & Cultures BA (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 85% | 6% | 10% | £9250 | £22680 | 144 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Modern Languages and Translation Studies BA (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | - | - | - | £9250 | £23800 | - | Egham | On campus Full-time | |
Modern Languages and Linguistics (Including Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | University of Essex | 82% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £18585 | 129 | Colchester | On campus Full-time | |
Translation and Interpreting with Modern Languages BA (Hons) | University of East Anglia | 96% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £20600 | 125 | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
Modern Languages and Teaching English as a Foreign Language BA (Hons) | University of Essex | 82% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £18585 | 129 | Colchester | On campus Full-time | |
Modern Languages BA (Hons) | University of Exeter | 81% | 2% | 2% | £9250 | £23700 | 159 | Exeter | On campus Full-time | |
Modern Language Studies BA (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 63% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £21500 | 159 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
Translation, Media and Modern Language (with a year abroad) BA (Hons) | University of East Anglia | 96% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £20600 | 126 | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
Modern Languages with History of Art and Visual Culture BA (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | - | - | - | £9250 | £23800 | - | Egham | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023