BA Modern Languages and Economics
About this course
BA in Modern Languages and Economics, an economics and modern languages degree centred on theoretical and applied content alongside language acquisition. Students study the society and culture of countries where their chosen language is spoken, prepare for a residence abroad, and complete a Final Year Project in either economics or their chosen language. Students can choose from nine languages: Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Thai.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA BTEC: We will consider the level 3 QCF BTEC at Subsidiary Diploma level and above in combination with other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information. IB: 35 points overall including 17 at Higher Level. If you do not already meet our GCSE Maths requirements, we will also require 5 in Standard Level Maths or 4 in Higher Level Maths (we accept both Applications and Interpretation, and Analysis and Approaches). Where a post-A level language route is taken, 5 points at Higher Level in the relevant language is required. Where Chinese or Japanese is taken, a GCSE in any modern language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required.
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What students say
Based on about 53 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 76 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 66%
- Working and studying: 13%
- Further study: 8%
- Unemployed: 9%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 30%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 21%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 17%
- Administrative occupations: 9%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 3%
- Find their work meaningful: 78%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 57%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 42%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 360 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 13%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 16%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 38%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 98%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Modern Languages and Economics at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £34,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £45,000. The £34,000 median after five years is £14,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BA Modern Languages and Economics at University of Leeds do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Modern Languages and Economics at University of Leeds?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Modern Languages and Economics at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 35 points in the IB. The average entrant had 145 UCAS points.
Does BA Modern Languages and Economics at University of Leeds include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Modern Languages and Economics at University of Leeds?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.