BA European and Middle Eastern Languages
About this course
BA in European and Middle Eastern Languages, an undergraduate arts degree combining language and literature studies across European and Middle Eastern traditions. Students undertake a compulsory year abroad consisting of an approved course of language instruction in the Middle East, alongside summer opportunities in a country where the chosen European language is spoken. The first year covers Two language papers, One literature paper, and Intensive language learning. The second year requires students to attend an approved course of language instruction in the Middle East, while also encouraging participation in internships or summer courses in regions where the selected European language is spoken.
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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 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 22%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 21%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 9%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 6%
- 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
- Two language papers
- One literature paper
- Intensive language learning
- Students attend an approved course of language instruction in the Middle East
- Students are encouraged to spend the adjacent summers in a country where the European language of your choice is spoken. Past opportunities have typically included undertaking an internship or following a summer course for your chosen European language
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA European and Middle Eastern 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 £12,000 more than the UK median for African and modern Middle Eastern studies.
What do graduates of BA European and Middle Eastern Languages at University of Oxford do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA European and Middle Eastern 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 European and Middle Eastern Languages at University of Oxford?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 177 UCAS points.
Does BA European and Middle Eastern 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 European and Middle Eastern Languages at University of Oxford?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.