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BA Theatre and Modern Languages

University of Bristol

About this course

BA in Theatre and Modern Languages, a Modern Languages and Drama degree combining theatre studies with a foreign language and culture. Students can choose from French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish, and complete a year abroad as part of the four-year programme. The curriculum incorporates practical workshops, performance opportunities, and production-based tasks alongside structured language training. Students engage with the Theatre Collection archive and have access to dedicated multimedia and language laboratory facilities.

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Institution
University of Bristol
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Modern Languages
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
WR40
Typical offer
A-level AAB, IB 34
Median salary
£30,000 after 5 years

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 46 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Teaching on my course: 86%
  • Learning opportunities: 82%
  • Assessment and feedback: 75%
  • Academic support: 96%
  • Organisation and management: 63%
  • Learning resources: 82%
  • Student voice: 86%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 97%
  • Left higher education: 3%

What graduates do next

Based on about 38 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Working: 62%
  • Working and studying: 16%
  • Further study: 12%
  • Unemployed: 3%

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: 80%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 45%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 2%
  • North West: 4%
  • East Midlands: 2%
  • West Midlands: 3%
  • East of England: 5%
  • London: 38%
  • South East: 11%
  • South West: 31%
  • Wales: 3%
  • Scotland: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • 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 Theatre and Modern Languages at University of Bristol earn?

The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £35,000. 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 Theatre and Modern Languages at University of Bristol do next?

91% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Theatre and Modern Languages at University of Bristol?

86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BA Theatre 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 166 UCAS points.

Does BA Theatre 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 Theatre and Modern Languages at University of Bristol?

97% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.