BA Philosophy and Modern Languages
About this course
BA in BA Philosophy and Modern Languages, a Modern Languages and Philosophy degree combining the study of philosophy with a foreign language and its related culture. Students can choose from French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish, studied from either beginners' or post-A level. The programme includes a compulsory year abroad to gain intercultural experience and incorporates access to dedicated multimedia and language laboratory facilities.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level BTEC: DDD 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 103 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 135 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 30 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 61%
- Working and studying: 12%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 9%
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: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 60%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 18%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 150 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 91%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
- Other qualifications: 1%
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 Philosophy and Modern Languages at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £36,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £47,500. The £36,500 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Language and area studies (other).
What do graduates of BA Philosophy and Modern Languages at University of Bristol do next?
83% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Philosophy and Modern Languages at University of Bristol?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Philosophy 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 164 UCAS points.
Does BA Philosophy 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 Philosophy and Modern Languages at University of Bristol?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.