BA Modern Languages and Linguistics
About this course
BA in Modern Languages and Linguistics, a modern languages and linguistics degree combining practical language acquisition with the structural and theoretical study of human language. The course includes a compulsory year abroad, typically undertaken in the third year, which can involve studying at a university, working as a language assistant, or completing an internship. The first year covers foundational topics through General linguistics, Phonetics and phonology, Morphology, and Syntax. The third year continues practical language work alongside the history and structure of the studied language, with further subjects such as advanced translation, film studies, and visual cultures. Optional modules allow students to specialise in areas such as Syntax, Semantics and pragmatics, and Psycholinguistics, with options including a linguistic project.
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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: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Customer service occupations: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- 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
- Practical language work (two papers)
- Study of important works and/or topics in the literature of the language (two papers)
- General linguistics
- Phonetics and phonology
- Morphology
- Syntax
- Semantics and pragmatics
- Practical language work
- A period of literature
- Optional further subject chosen from a wide range of options such as film studies, advanced translation, women’s writing, visual cultures, race and representation, and new ecologies
- History of the language you will be studying
- Structure and use of that language in its modern form
- One or two specialist options, for example: Syntax; Semantics and pragmatics; Phonetics and phonology; Psycholinguistics; Linguistic project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Modern Languages and Linguistics 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 £12,500 more than the UK median for Linguistics.
What do graduates of BA Modern Languages and Linguistics 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 Modern Languages and Linguistics 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 Modern Languages and Linguistics at University of Oxford?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 177 UCAS points.
Does BA Modern Languages and Linguistics at University of Oxford include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Modern Languages and Linguistics at University of Oxford?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.