

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.
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Average Graduate Salary
£30,000
Real earnings 15 months after graduation (Full-time)
Total Courses2,219
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All Languages and Area Studies Courses
Every course is measured for its exposure to AI, robotics and scientific advancement over time - so you can see the likely graduate pathways.
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MAEnglish Literature/Latin
University of Glasgow
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MAModern Languages (French and German) and Management
University of St Andrews
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BACreative Writing
Edge Hill University
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Salary (3yr)£27k
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BAEnglish Literature
The University of Chichester
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MATheatre Studies/English Language
University of Glasgow
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MATheatre Studies/English Literature
University of Glasgow
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BAEnglish Literature with Creative Writing
The University of Huddersfield
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MACentral & East European Studies/Digital Media & Information Studies
University of Glasgow
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MAComparative Literature/Central & East European Studies
University of Glasgow
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MAArabic and Comparative Literature and Spanish
University of St Andrews
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BAEnglish
Goldsmiths' College
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MAGerman and Russian
University of St Andrews
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Salary (3yr)£30k
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BAFilm Studies and Literature
The University of Essex
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MAModern Languages (French and Persian) and Management
University of St Andrews
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MAModern Languages (Arabic and Italian) and Management
University of St Andrews
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BAEast Asian Studies
The University of Sheffield
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Salary (3yr)£21k
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MAGerman and Psychology
University of St Andrews
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BAEnglish Literature and Film Studies
York St John University
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BALinguistics (Including Year Abroad)
The University of Essex
Satisfied82%
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MAEnglish Literature/Music
University of Glasgow
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BALinguistics (Including Placement Year)
The University of Essex
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BALinguistics (Including Foundation Year)
The University of Essex
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAEnglish
University of London
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MAGeography/Scottish Literature
University of Glasgow
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