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BA Modern Languages

University of Portsmouth

Institution
University of Portsmouth
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Modern Languages
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
U2834FTC
Median salary
£29,000 after 5 years

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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)

Offer rate 93%: 78 offers from 84 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.

What students say

Based on about 32 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Teaching on my course: 94%
  • Learning opportunities: 87%
  • Assessment and feedback: 75%
  • Academic support: 82%
  • Organisation and management: 74%
  • Learning resources: 91%
  • Student voice: 74%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 90%
  • Left higher education: 5%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 5%

What graduates do next

Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 40%
  • Working and studying: 15%
  • Further study: 20%
  • Unemployed: 5%

Most common jobs

  • Teaching Professionals: 20%
  • Elementary occupations: 15%
  • Administrative occupations: 15%
  • Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
  • Artistic, literary and media occupations: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 60%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 45%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
  • East Midlands: 3%
  • West Midlands: 4%
  • East of England: 11%
  • London: 19%
  • South East: 38%
  • South West: 20%
  • Wales: 1%
  • Scotland: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • A levels: 95%
  • Access course: 5%
  • A degree: 5%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Modern Languages at University of Portsmouth earn?

The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £36,500. The £29,000 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Language and area studies (other).

What do graduates of BA Modern Languages at University of Portsmouth 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 Modern Languages at University of Portsmouth?

94% 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 at University of Portsmouth?

The average entrant had 94 UCAS points.

What is the offer rate for BA Modern Languages at University of Portsmouth?

93% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 78 offers from 84 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.

Does BA Modern Languages at University of Portsmouth include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BA Modern Languages at University of Portsmouth?

90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.