BA Sociology and Modern Languages
About this course
BA in Modern Languages and Cultures. This four-year degree includes an integrated Residence Abroad year, allowing students to study, work, or volunteer internationally. Learners choose one language from options including Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB
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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: 17%
- Administrative occupations: 12%
- Finance Professionals: 11%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 6%
- 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 Sociology 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 £5,500 more than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BA Sociology 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 Sociology 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 Sociology and Modern Languages at University of Manchester?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 192 UCAS points.
Does BA Sociology 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 Sociology and Modern Languages at University of Manchester?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.