Modern Languages and Philosophy BA (Hons)
University of Leeds
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 120 graduates of Modern Languages and Philosophy BA (Hons) and other courses in Philosophy at University of Leeds for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Philosophy.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Philosophy
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Philosophy 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 | £26500 | £31500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £28000 | £20500 - £32000 | £24000 - £42000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Philosophy
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25463 | £23735 | £28650 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21858 - £30077 | £18204 - £30639 | £21417 - £38558 |
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Course Description
At Leeds, you can study philosophy with one of nine languages.
On this four-year course, you’ll combine fluency in a language with the ability to analyse complex concepts and arguments.
In philosophy, you’ll explore key concepts and topics such as argument construction, moral and political philosophy, the history of modern philosophy, the nature of knowledge and reality, as well as applied philosophy in topics such as bioethics, race, gender, and the philosophy of war and terrorism.
You'll reach a professional standard in your chosen language through intensive learning and your year abroad.
You’ll also explore cultures across the globe, while focusing on the countries where your chosen language is spoken. In your final year, you can enhance your translation skills or business language and develop your final year project, when you get the chance to exercise your own research skills and ideas in an extended research project of your own choosing.
You’ll be able to choose to take your Final Year Project either with philosophy 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 (eg A-level or equivalent).
- Chinese
- French
- German
- Italian
- Japanese
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Spanish
We also offer 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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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Modern Languages and Philosophy BA (Hons) at University of Leeds
| 30% | Media Professionals |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Philosophy
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
For all accepted qualifications, visit http://courses.leeds.ac.uk
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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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
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