BA Modern Languages
About this course
BA Modern Languages, a modern languages degree centered on linguistic proficiency and intercultural study. The curriculum allows students to study one, two, or three languages alongside their related cultures, choosing from French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. The course includes a compulsory year abroad to build practical communication skills.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB including a modern language. Where a candidate is not taking an A-level in a modern language, we may accept ABB plus a standalone language qualification at CEFR level B1. Further details available on our Modern language requirements page . IB: 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in a modern language. We may accept a standalone language qualification at CEFR level B1, in lieu of a modern language. Further details available on our Modern language requirements page . BTEC: DDM in any Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma and B in a modern language A-level (or equivalent). We may accept a standalone language qualification at CEFR level B1, in lieu of a modern language. Further details available on our Modern language requirements page . Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 3 UCAS decisions for BA Modern Languages (R900) at the University of Bristol for 2027 entry so far: 3 offers. The published offer is ABB at A level.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 95%: 645 offers from 680 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 72%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 100%
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 300 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 56%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 15%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
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 Modern Languages at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £37,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £52,000. 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 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 Modern Languages at University of Bristol?
87% 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 at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 156 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Modern Languages at University of Bristol?
95% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 645 offers from 680 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA 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 Modern Languages at University of Bristol?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.