BA Philosophy and Modern Languages
About this course
BA in Philosophy and Modern Languages, an Italian and Philosophy degree combining the study of philosophical ideas with language and literature. Students spend a compulsory year abroad during the third year, which typically involves working as a paid language assistant, undertaking an internship, or studying at a university. The first year covers General philosophy, Moral philosophy, Logic, Practical language work (two papers), and Study of important literary works and/or topics (two papers). The final year includes Early Modern philosophy, Plato’s Republic, Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics, one literature paper, and Practical language work (two papers and an oral examination). Students also complete additional combinations of further papers in Philosophy and Modern Languages, which can incorporate a thesis, options in linguistics, an extended essay, or special subjects from a range of available topics.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA IB: 39 (including core points) with 666 at HL
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What students say
Based on about 107 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 69%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 64%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 32 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 63%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 14%
- Unemployed: 5%
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: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 64%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 145 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 99%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- General philosophy
- Moral philosophy
- Logic
- Practical language work (two papers)
- Study of important literary works and/or topics (two papers)
- Either Early Modern philosophy
- Or Plato’s Republic
- Or Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics
- One literature paper
- Practical language work (two papers and an oral examination)
- Either four further papers in Philosophy (many options, including a thesis) and one further paper in Modern Languages from a range of options, which may include prescribed authors from the 12th to 20th centuries, options in linguistics, or special subjects
- Or three further papers in Philosophy and two further papers in Modern Languages as above (one of which may be an extended essay)
- Or two further papers in Philosophy (many options, including a thesis) and three further papers in Modern Languages as above (one of which may be an extended essay)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Philosophy and Modern Languages at University of Oxford earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £38,000 after 3 years, £50,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £36,500 and £80,500. The £50,500 median after five years is £17,500 more than the UK median for Italian studies.
What do graduates of BA Philosophy and Modern Languages at University of Oxford do next?
88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Philosophy and Modern Languages at University of Oxford?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Philosophy and Modern Languages at University of Oxford?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 199 UCAS points.
Does BA Philosophy 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 Philosophy and Modern Languages at University of Oxford?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.