BA History of Art and Modern Languages
About this course
BA in History of Art and Modern Languages, a modern languages degree spanning history of art, a chosen language and related cultures. Students select their language after accepting an offer from options including French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish, which can be studied from beginners' or post-A level except Portuguese, which is offered only from beginners' level. The programme includes a year abroad. Students also have access to the school Multimedia Centre, which contains language lab facilities, a video editing suite, a foreign-language film collection and a mini-cinema.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level BTEC: DDM in any Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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What students say
Based on about 51 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 93%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 50 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 8%
- Further study: 11%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 22%
- Elementary occupations: 9%
- Teaching Professionals: 9%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 8%
- Business and Financial Project Management Professionals: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 10%
- London: 55%
- South East: 25%
- South West: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA History of Art and Modern Languages at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £37,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £45,000. The £37,500 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Language and area studies (other).
What do graduates of BA History of Art and Modern Languages at University of Bristol do next?
84% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA History of Art and Modern Languages at University of Bristol?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA History of Art and Modern Languages at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
Does BA History of Art and Modern Languages at University of Bristol 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 History of Art and Modern Languages at University of Bristol?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.