BA Music and Modern Languages
About this course
BA Music and Modern Languages, a Modern Languages and Music degree combining musical studies with a chosen modern language from French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish. Students spend the third year studying or working abroad in a country where the target language is spoken.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB including Music. Where a candidate is not taking A-level Music we will accept AAB plus Grade 6 Theory or Practical or Performance at Pass. IB: 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in Music. Where a candidate is not taking Higher Level Music we will accept 34 overall with 17 at Higher Level plus Grade 6 Theory, Practical or Performance at Pass. BTEC: DDD either in Music Technology BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma or in any Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma. All applicants must also meet our Music requirement (B in Music at A-level (or equivalent) or Grade 6 Theory, Practical or Performance exam). Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
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: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 4%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 37%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 32%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 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 Music and Modern Languages at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £36,500. The £30,000 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Language and area studies (other).
What do graduates of BA Music and Modern Languages at University of Bristol do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Music and Modern Languages at University of Bristol?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Music and Modern Languages at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 157 UCAS points.
Does BA Music 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 Music and Modern Languages at University of Bristol?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.