University of Leeds
Modern Languages BA (Hons)
University of Leeds

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 170 graduates of Modern Languages BA (Hons) and other courses in languages and area studies at University of Leeds for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in languages and area studies .

Overall student satisfaction
70 /100
170 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in languages and area studies

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of languages 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
Median salary £26000 £26500 £30500
25-75 percentile range £22000 - £30000 £22500 - £32000 £25000 - £41000


Salary of all UK Graduates of languages and area studies

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £26063 £24027 £28233
25-75 percentile range £23000 - £30158 £18667 - £30646 £21578 - £37856

Course Description

This four-year Modern Languages degree allows you to study two languages, as well as a variety of optional modules covering culture and society. You’ll gain the language and professional skills to prepare you for an international career in many sectors.

Whether you’re starting your language from a beginners’ level, or with prior knowledge, you’ll reach a professional standard in your chosen languages through intensive learning practice and your residence abroad.

You’ll complement your language studies by exploring cultures and societies around the world, choosing from a range of topics such as literature, cinema, popular culture, history and politics. You can also enhance your professional language skills, through modules on translation, interpreting or languages for business.

To find out what it is like to study with us, visit the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies website.

What languages can I study?

On the four-year Modern Languages degree, we offer the following languages at two entry levels. You can start as a beginner, or start with prior experience (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.

Language combinations

Not all language combinations are possible because of residence abroad requirements. For example, at present it is not possible for students to study French, German or Spanish at beginners' level with post A-level Arabic, Chinese, Japanese or Russian.

Please refer to this table to check that the language combination or pathway you wish to study is currently possible before submitting your application.

If you have any questions about your combination, please contact our Admissions team.

You’ll need to tell us your language combination 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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Modern Languages BA (Hons) at University of Leeds

23% Finance Professionals
10% Elementary occupations
10% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
7% Administrative occupations
6% Artistic, literary and media occupations
4% Customer service occupations
3% Business and public service associate professionals
2% Elementary occupations
2% Teaching Professionals

Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for languages and area studies

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

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Modern Languages, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

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.

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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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