BA History and Modern Languages
About this course
BA in Modern Languages and Cultures, covering linguistic, literary, and historical subjects. This 4-year degree includes an integrated Residence Abroad year for study at a partner institution. Students studying French, German, or Spanish can alternatively complete a work or volunteering placement abroad.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB including A in History for History and French/Spanish
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BA History and Modern Languages (VR10) at the University of Manchester for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 202 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 295 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 70 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 66%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 7%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 13%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 13%
- Elementary occupations: 12%
- Administrative occupations: 9%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 52%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 290 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 27%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 42%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 335 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- Access course: 1%
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 History and Modern Languages at University of Manchester earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £42,500. The £33,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Language and area studies (other).
What do graduates of BA History and Modern Languages at University of Manchester do next?
84% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA History and Modern Languages at University of Manchester?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA History and Modern Languages at University of Manchester?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 156 UCAS points.
Does BA History 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 History and Modern Languages at University of Manchester?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.