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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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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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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BAFilm Studies and Literature

The University of Essex
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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
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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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BALinguistics (Including Foundation Year)

The University of Essex
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BAEnglish

University of London
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MAGeography/Scottish Literature

University of Glasgow
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Highest graduate salaries for Languages and Area Studies

Subject Snapshot

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