Subject Guide

Languages and Area Studies

Compare Languages and Area Studies degrees, uncover real graduate earnings, check student satisfaction, and make an informed decision about your future.

Full UK Coverage Official HESA Data Career Outcomes
Average Graduate Salary
Β£30,000
Real earnings 15 months after graduation (Full-time)
Total Courses2,219
Data SourceOffice for Students
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BAEnglish Literature (Including Foundation Year)

The University of Essex
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Drop-out25%
Salary (3yr)Β£24k
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BALiberal Arts

The University of Essex
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Satisfied85%
Drop-out25%
SalaryΒ£28k
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BAEnglish Literature

Swansea University
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Satisfied90%
Drop-out10%
SalaryΒ£23k
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BAEnglish Literature

Swansea University
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Salary (3yr)Β£21k
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MAModern Languages (French and Italian) and Management

University of St Andrews
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Salary (3yr)Β£30k
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BAEnglish Language and Linguistics

Manchester Metropolitan University
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Salary (3yr)Β£21k
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MSciLinguistics

University of York
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Salary (3yr)Β£24k
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BAEnglish Language and Literature

The University of Sheffield
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Satisfied96%
Drop-out4%
SalaryΒ£24k
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BAEnglish Language and Literature

Swansea University
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Salary (3yr)Β£21k
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BAWelsh (a pathway for First Language students)

Swansea University
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Salary (3yr)Β£22k
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MAGerman and Middle East Studies

University of St Andrews
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Salary (3yr)Β£30k
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MAComparative Literature and French and Russian

University of St Andrews
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Salary (3yr)Β£30k
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MLingEnglish Language and Linguistics (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
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Salary (3yr)Β£24k
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BAEnglish Language and Linguistics

Nottingham Trent University
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Salary (3yr)Β£22k
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MLitCreative Writing

The University of Essex
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Drop-out25%
Salary (3yr)Β£24k
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BAEnglish Literature and Creative Writing

The University of Surrey
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Salary (3yr)Β£24k
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BAEnglish Literature with Creative Writing with a Foundation Year

The University of East Anglia
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Salary (3yr)Β£23k
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BAAmerican Studies with a Placement Year

The University of East Anglia
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Salary (3yr)Β£25k
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BAFrench (with a modern language)

Manchester Metropolitan University
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Salary (3yr)Β£23k
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BAWelsh

Cardiff University
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Salary (3yr)Β£24k
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DipHEEnglish

University of London
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Salary (subject)Β£30k*
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DipHEHistory and Languages

The Open University
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Salary (3yr)Β£20k
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BASpanish (with a modern language)

Manchester Metropolitan University
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Salary (3yr)Β£23k
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MAArabic and Comparative Literature and German

University of St Andrews
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Salary (3yr)Β£30k
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Top Universities

Highest graduate salaries for Languages and Area Studies

Subject Snapshot

Total Courses2,219
Avg Graduate SalaryΒ£30,000
Data SourceOffice for Students