BA English Literature and Modern Languages
About this course
BA English Literature and Modern Languages, a four-year undergraduate degree combining literary history with the study of French, German or Spanish at beginner or intermediate level. The curriculum incorporates an integrated Residence Abroad year, allowing students to undertake a study abroad placement with a university partner or to work or volunteer overseas.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB including A in English Literature for English Literature and French or Spanish
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BA English Literature and Modern Languages (RQ50) at the University of Manchester for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 37 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 110 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 64%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 8%
- Unemployed: 11%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 13%
- Teaching Professionals: 12%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Media Professionals: 9%
- Find their work meaningful: 79%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 39%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 330 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 36%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 32%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- A degree: 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 English Literature and Modern Languages at University of Manchester earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £39,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Literature in English.
What do graduates of BA English Literature and Modern Languages at University of Manchester do next?
81% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA English Literature and Modern Languages at University of Manchester?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA English Literature and Modern Languages at University of Manchester?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 192 UCAS points.
Does BA English Literature and Modern Languages at University of Manchester 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 English Literature and Modern Languages at University of Manchester?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.