BA English and Modern Languages
About this course
BA in English and Modern Languages, an English and Modern Languages degree centred on comparative study of literature and language. Core topics include Research Methods. The four-year degree includes a compulsory third year spent abroad working, interning or studying at a university. The first year covers the foundations through Introduction to English language and literature, One period paper from single honours English Language and Literature, Two practical language papers and Two literature papers in the modern language. The third year includes Three papers from single honours English Language and Literature, Dissertation, and Modern Language (four papers) including: practical language work (two written papers plus oral examination), a period of literature and options (prescribed authors and texts from the 12th to 21st centuries, a special subject or a linguistics paper).
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA IB: 38 (including core points) with 666 at HL
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What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 69%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 43%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 86 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 59%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 17%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 14%
- Administrative occupations: 11%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 88%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 74%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 250 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 60%
- South East: 17%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- A degree: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to English language and literature
- One period paper from single honours English Language and Literature
- Two practical language papers
- Two literature papers in the modern language
- Three papers from single honours English Language and Literature
- Dissertation
- Modern Language (four papers) including: practical language work (two written papers plus oral examination), a period of literature and options (prescribed authors and texts from the 12th to 21st centuries, a special subject or a linguistics paper)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English and Modern Languages at University of Oxford earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £42,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,500 and £60,000. The £42,500 median after five years is £13,500 more than the UK median for English studies.
What do graduates of BA English and Modern Languages at University of Oxford 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 English and Modern Languages at University of Oxford?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA English and Modern Languages at University of Oxford?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 177 UCAS points.
Does BA English and Modern Languages at University of Oxford include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA English and Modern Languages at University of Oxford?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.