Modern Languages (French/German/Italian/Spanish) and English Literature BA (Hons)
University of Reading
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 80 graduates of Modern Languages (French/German/Italian/Spanish) and English Literature BA (Hons) and other courses in Literature in English at University of Reading for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Literature in English.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Literature in English courses of University of Reading
Salary
Salary of Graduates in English Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Literature in English 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 | £23000 | £23500 | £29000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £25500 | £19500 - £28000 | £23500 - £34000 |
All English Studies courses of University of Reading
Salary of all UK Graduates of English Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24085 | £23410 | £26975 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20996 - £27455 | £17269 - £28664 | £20472 - £34617 |
All English Studies courses in the UK
Course Description
Study a modern language, and explore a variety of writers from across the globe, with our BA Modern Languages and English Literature degree.
This highly flexible degree enables you to study a modern language – choosing from our core languages of French, German, Italian and Spanish – alongside your studies in English literature.
You'll be taught by experts from the Department of Languages and Cultures and the Department of English Literature, both of which prioritise learning in small seminar groups. This enables you to interact directly with your teachers and fellow students, and to add your own voice to discussions.
Learn a language
At the University of Reading, you’ll join a lively, multilingual community and study alongside students from all over the world.
Learn from internationally recognised researchers whose wide-ranging expertise includes migration, literature, history, cinema, linguistics, publishing, and translation. 100% of our research is of international standing (Research Excellence Framework 2021, combining 4, 3 and 2* submissions – Modern Languages and Linguistics).
Choose to study one of our four core languages:
- French
- German
- Italian
- Spanish
These languages are offered at beginner’s, intermediate or advanced level, depending on your experience.
Our flexible, supportive teaching style will enable you to become confident and highly skilled in your chosen core language. You will master the fundamentals of the language – both written and spoken – graduating with near-native command.
Direct access to our staff for help and feedback ensures you develop your language skills to the best of your ability. 90% of our students agreed that staff are good at explaining things in the Department of Languages and Cultures [1].
The study of language includes cultural modules that develop your understanding of the cultures of the countries in which the language is spoken, from their literary and cinematic traditions to their history, politics and linguistics. As well as complementing your joint studies, this enables you to develop as a specialist with an international, comparative approach.
Optional modules also include introductory study of one of the following languages (subject to approval and availability):
- Arabic
- British Sign Language
- Chinese (Mandarin)
- French
- German
- Italian
- Modern Greek
- Japanese
[1] National Student Survey 2022
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.
All Literature in English courses of University of Reading
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 (French/German/Italian/Spanish) and English Literature BA (Hons) at University of Reading
| 25% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 20% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Legal professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 0% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 0% | Media Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Literature in English
All Literature in English courses of University of Reading
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 100 |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | |
| PTE Academic | 76 |
| Institution's Own Test | |
| Trinity ISE | |
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 100 |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | |
| PTE Academic | 76 |
| Institution's Own Test | |
| Trinity ISE |
Costs
Tuition Fees Modern Languages (French/German/Italian/Spanish) and English Literature 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 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £22350 | year 1 |
| International | £22350 | 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:
R9Q3
University Rankings
of University of Reading
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 33 different rankings
Positions of University of Reading in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Reading in related subject specific rankings.
Languages & Literature
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- #33
- #43
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
See all 33 university rankings of University of Reading
About University of Reading
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Student composition of University of Reading
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Reading by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11905
- postgraduates:
- 3995
- Total:
- 15900
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “English Literature”: 540 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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FAQ about Modern Languages (French/German/Italian/Spanish) and English Literature BA (Hons) University of Reading
- 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 £24038 15 months after graduation, £23500 3 years after graduation and £29000 after graduation.
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals (25%), Business and public service associate professionals (20%), Administrative occupations (10%), Teaching Professionals (10%)
- 80 graduates rated the course 71. This means that 71% 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.
- University of Reading achieved the highest ranking for English. It is ranked #43 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (English). See all subject rankings for University of Reading.
- Modern Languages (French/German/Italian/Spanish) and English Literature BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Reading.
- It is moderately difficult to get accepted into this course. The average UCAS tariff score of this course is 127 which is among the
Percentile among all English Literature students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024