BA Modern and Medieval Languages
About this course
BA (Hons) in Modern and Medieval Languages, a modern languages degree centred on the study of foreign languages, cultures, and texts. Students study two languages chosen from French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Classical Latin, and Classical Greek, with options to learn a language from the beginning. The course includes a compulsory third year spent abroad for at least eight months at a university, school, or corporate internship. The first year covers foundational modules in literature, linguistics, history, thought, film, and art. The second year continues these subjects and introduces an option to study a new language and culture. In the final fourth year, students either specialise in a single language, combine options across multiple languages, or take comparative options alongside up to two choices from other courses like English or History. Module areas in the final year include European film, politics, and the linguistics of the German, Romance, and Slavonic language families.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA IB: 41-42 points, with 776 at Higher Level . To apply to any of our Colleges for Modern and Medieval Languages, you will need A levels/IB Higher Levels (or the equivalent) in: at least one of the languages you want to study If you want to study French, you must have an A Level/IB Higher Level in French. We also recommend these subjects for a strong application: another language English (literature or language) History Mathematics
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 2 UCAS decisions for BA Modern and Medieval Languages (R800) at the University of Cambridge for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is A*AA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 36 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 62%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 140 students who started
- Continued on course: 99%
- Left higher education: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 115 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 8%
- Further study: 12%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 16%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 12%
- Teaching Professionals: 11%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 79%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 77%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 63%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 415 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 56%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 115 students who started
- A levels: 97%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- literature
- linguistics
- history
- thought
- film
- art
- literature
- history
- linguistics
- film
- thought
- art
- an introduction to a language and culture you haven’t studied before
- specialise in one language
- combine options from 2 or more languages
- take comparative options
- take up to 2 options from other courses, such as English or History
- literature
- linguistics
- thought
- history
- politics
- film
- European film
- linguistics of the German, Romance, and Slavonic language families
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Modern and Medieval Languages at University of Cambridge earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,000 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,500 and £54,000. The £39,500 median after five years is £6,500 more than the UK median for Language and area studies (other).
What do graduates of BA Modern and Medieval Languages at University of Cambridge do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Modern and Medieval Languages at University of Cambridge?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Modern and Medieval Languages at University of Cambridge?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 41 points in the IB. The average entrant had 196 UCAS points.
Does BA Modern and Medieval Languages at University of Cambridge 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 and Medieval Languages at University of Cambridge?
99% of students continued into their second year, and 1% left higher education.