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
£30,000
Real earnings 15 months after graduation (Full-time)
Total Courses18,514
Data SourceOffice for Students

LLBLaw with Spanish Language

University of Glasgow
FT4Y
Satisfied78%
Drop-out30%
Salary£26k
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MAEnglish and Creative Writing

University of Dundee
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out10%
Salary£23k
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BACreative Writing and English Literature (With Foundation Year)

Liverpool Hope University
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied95%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BASpanish and English

The University of Westminster
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied88%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BScLanguage Sciences

University Academy 92
FT3Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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MASpanish

University of Glasgow
FT5YPlacement
Satisfied76%
Drop-out5%
Salary£26k
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MAPsychology/Spanish

University of Glasgow
FT5YPlacement
Satisfied86%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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MAComparative Literature and Culture and German (5yrs)

University of Aberdeen
FT5YAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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BAEnglish and Creative Writing

Coventry University
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out20%
Salary£24k
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BAEnglish and Philosophy

University of Keele
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied94%
Drop-out15%
Salary£24k
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MAScottish Literature

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied76%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BAArabic and English

The University of Westminster
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied88%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BAHistory of Art and Visual Culture and Comparative Literature and Culture

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied89%
Drop-out9%
Salary£27k
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BAEnglish Language and English Literature

The University of Manchester
FT3Y
Satisfied82%
Drop-out10%
Salary£26k
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MACeltic Studies

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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MAComparative Literature & Culture (5 years)

University of Aberdeen
FT5YAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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BAEnglish and Creative Writing

Uk Curriculum and Accreditation Body (Ukcab)
FT3YAbroad
Satisfied100%
Drop-out25%
Salary£24k
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BAEnglish Language and Linguistics

Queen Mary University of London
FT4Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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MAPortuguese/French

University of Glasgow
FT5YPlacement
Satisfied84%
Drop-out15%
Salary£26k
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BAModern Languages

University of Chester
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied79%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BACreative Arts and Humanities

University College London
FT3Y
Satisfied90%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£19k
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BAEnglish Literature with Professional Placement Year

William College
FT4Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out16%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BALinguistics (Placement Year)

University Academy 92
FT4Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BAEnglish and Creative Writing with Foundation Year in Arts and Communication

Uk Curriculum and Accreditation Body (Ukcab)
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied100%
Drop-out25%
Salary£24k
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Top Universities

Highest graduate salaries for Languages and Area Studies

Subject Snapshot

Total Courses18,514
Avg Graduate Salary£30,000
Data SourceOffice for Students