BA Philosophy & Modern Languages (French, German, Portuguese or Spanish) with a year abroad
About this course
BA in Philosophy & Modern Languages (French, German, Portuguese or Spanish) with a year abroad, a French and Francophone Studies and Philosophy degree covering language, literature, film, history, critical and philosophical thought, and political and social theory. Students complete a compulsory year abroad during the third year, studying, teaching or working in a French-, German-, Portuguese- or Spanish-speaking country. The course accepts students either with prior qualifications in the chosen language or as beginners through an ab initio pathway.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB. Required subjects: A-level grade B or equivalent in French, German, Spanish or Portuguese is required if entering the post A-level language pathway. No language subject required if entering the ab initio language pathway.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BA Philosophy & Modern Languages (French, German, Portuguese or Spanish) with a year abroad (R901) at King's College London for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 83 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 110 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 91%
- Left higher education: 8%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 33 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 22%
- Further study: 9%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 160 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 70%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 6%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
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 & Modern Languages (French, German, Portuguese or Spanish) with a year abroad at King's College London earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £47,500. The £37,000 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for French studies.
What do graduates of BA Philosophy & Modern Languages (French, German, Portuguese or Spanish) with a year abroad at King's College London do next?
86% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Philosophy & Modern Languages (French, German, Portuguese or Spanish) with a year abroad at King's College London?
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 & Modern Languages (French, German, Portuguese or Spanish) with a year abroad at King's College London?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 144 UCAS points.
Does BA Philosophy & Modern Languages (French, German, Portuguese or Spanish) with a year abroad at King's College London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Philosophy & Modern Languages (French, German, Portuguese or Spanish) with a year abroad at King's College London?
91% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.