BSc Language, Culture and Society
London School of Economics and Political Science
About this course
BSc in Language, Culture and Society, a sociology and modern languages degree centred on the intersection of language study and sociological inquiry. Core topics include Social & Cultural Analysis. Students spend a year abroad at one of the partner institutions. The first year covers foundational ideas through Key Concepts: Introduction to Social Theory and Power, Inequality, and Difference: Contemporary Themes in Sociology, alongside language options in French, German, Mandarin, Russian and Spanish. The second year advances theoretical understanding with Key Concepts: Advanced Social Theory and continues language acquisition alongside sociology options. The final year concludes with advanced language study and further sociology choices from a range of optional units.
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Entry requirements
A-levels: AAB IB Diploma: 37 points overall, including 666 at higher level
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 30%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 70%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Key Concepts: Introduction to Social Theory
- Power, Inequality, and Difference: Contemporary Themes in Sociology
- The LSE Course
- Language and Society 1-3 (choose between French, German, Mandarin, Russian and Spanish)
- Key Concepts: Advanced Social Theory
- Language and Society 2-4 (choose between French, German, Mandarin, Russian and Spanish)
- Courses to the value of one unit from a range of sociology options
- Language and Society 4-5 (choose between French, German, Mandarin, Russian and Spanish)
- Courses to the value of two units from a range of sociology options
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Language, Culture and Society at London School of Economics and Political Science earn?
The median salary is £30,500 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £50,000. The £39,500 median after five years is £13,000 more than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BSc Language, Culture and Society at London School of Economics and Political Science do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Language, Culture and Society at London School of Economics and Political Science?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Language, Culture and Society at London School of Economics and Political Science?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 37 points in the IB. The average entrant had 172 UCAS points.
Does BSc Language, Culture and Society at London School of Economics and Political Science include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Language, Culture and Society at London School of Economics and Political Science?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.