BA Modern Languages And Philosophy, Ethics And Religion
About this course
BA (Hons) Modern Languages and Philosophy, Ethics and Religion is a 4-year undergraduate degree combining language acquisition with the study of philosophical traditions, religious thought, and ethical theory. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, Project Management, Historical Research, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course includes a compulsory year abroad and an optional placement year. The first year introduces foundational themes through compulsory language modules in French or Spanish alongside optional studies in Transnational Cultures, Death of God, Existentialism, Debating Islam: From Peace to Violence, Introduction to Ancient Philosophy, Themes: Eastern Religion/Philosophy, and Living the Good Life. Year 2 advances linguistic competence through Advanced French A and Advanced Spanish A, while offering optional modules such as Identities in World Cinema, Reading Fantastic Literatures, Galician, History of Galicia, Sociology of Religion, Paradoxes of Self: Nietzsche and Jung, The Existential Struggle: Human Rights in Existentialist Thought, Applied Ethics, Hinduism in the Modern World, Tales of Might and Morality, Nature and Western Religion, and Work Placement. The third year consists of a compulsory year abroad featuring placement and study modules. The final year consolidates proficiency through Proficient French A, Proficient Spanish A, and Single Honours Dissertation, with further optional modules including Approaching Translation, Languages and Ecologies, Reading Contemporary Galician Culture, Teaching English as a Foreign Language, and School of History, Philosophy and Social Sciences BA Dissertation.
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Entry requirements
For all Modern Languages courses: Relevant modern language preferred. Our courses are designed to cater for those who have studied one or more languages as well as offering pathways for those beginning a language from scratch - there is no modern language language requirement for the beginner's language route. Offers are tariff based, 104-128 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.: A Levels : in a relevant modern language (no language required for language-beginners' pathway)**. General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted. International Baccalaureate Diploma (including grade H5 in relevant modern language. No language required for language-beginners' pathway). BTEC National Extended Diploma**: DMM - DDM Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma**: DMM - DDM City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080): Case by case** Access Pass required** Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 69%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 25%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 35%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 23%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 17%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 2%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 37%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Modules
- Transnational Cultures
- Language and Culture: A Toolkit
- Death of God
- Existentialism
- Debating Islam: From Peace to Violence
- Introduction to Ancient Philosophy
- Themes: Eastern Religion/Philosophy
- Living the Good Life
- Beginners French A
- Beginners French B
- Intermediate French A
- Intermediate French B
- Beginners Spanish A
- Beginners Spanish B
- Intermediate Spanish A
- Intermediate Spanish B
- Identities in World Cinema
- Reading Fantastic Literatures
- Galician
- History of Galicia
- Sociology of Religion
- Paradoxes of Self: Nietzsche and Jung
- The Existential Struggle: Human Rights in Existentialist Thought
- Applied Ethics
- Hinduism in the Modern World
- Tales of Might and Morality
- Nature and Western Religion
- The Natural World in Western Religion
- Work Placement
- Advanced French A
- Advanced French B
- Advanced Spanish A
- Advanced Spanish B
- Placement Abroad 1 (Year)
- Study Placement Abroad: Alternative Assessment 1 (Year)
- Placement Abroad 1 (Semester)
- Study Placement Abroad: Alternative Assessment 1 (Semester)
- Sociology of Religion
- Paradoxes of Self: Nietzsche and Jung
- The Existential Struggle: Human Rights in Existentialist Thought
- Hinduism in the Modern World
- Applied Ethics
- Tales of Might and Morality
- The Natural World in Western Religion
- Nature and Western Religion
- School of History, Philosophy and Social Sciences BA Dissertation
- BA Dissertation School of History, Philosophy and Social Sciences
- Work Placement
- Proficient French A
- Proficient French B
- Proficient Spanish A
- Proficient Spanish B
- Single Honours Dissertation
- Approaching Translation
- Languages and Ecologies
- Reading Contemporary Galician Culture
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Modern Languages And Philosophy, Ethics And Religion at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £28,000. The £23,000 median after five years is £10,000 less than the UK median for Language and area studies (other).
What do graduates of BA Modern Languages And Philosophy, Ethics And Religion at Bangor University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Modern Languages And Philosophy, Ethics And Religion at Bangor University?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Modern Languages And Philosophy, Ethics And Religion at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
Does BA Modern Languages And Philosophy, Ethics And Religion at Bangor University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Modern Languages And Philosophy, Ethics And Religion at Bangor University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.