BA Linguistics with Modern Languages
About this course
BA in Linguistics with Modern Languages, a joint honours degree spanning English Language and Linguistics and French and Francophone Studies, explores how language functions in communication and society while developing written and spoken proficiency in languages such as Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish. Students dedicate approximately 25 per cent of coursework to language study through the School of Modern Languages and Cultures, with options to focus on a single language or study multiple languages. The course duration is three or four years full-time, with an optional intercalated year abroad available.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 34
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What students say
Based on about 66 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 4%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 50%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 15%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 35%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 92%
- Baccalaureate: 8%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Linguistics with Modern Languages at University of Warwick earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £40,000. The £31,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Linguistics.
What do graduates of BA Linguistics with Modern Languages at University of Warwick do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Linguistics with Modern Languages at University of Warwick?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Linguistics with Modern Languages at University of Warwick?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 160 UCAS points.
Does BA Linguistics with Modern Languages at University of Warwick include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Linguistics with Modern Languages at University of Warwick?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.