BA Modern Languages and Linguistics
About this course
BA in Modern Languages and Linguistics, a joint honours degree split between modern languages and applied linguistic theory. The course includes a compulsory year abroad and an optional placement year. Students can choose between two routes, focusing either on one language with cultural contexts or on two languages combined with the study of language acquisition and social contexts.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB to include a language. For the 2-language pathway, you must possess an A level in Language 1 (French, German, Italian or Spanish). IB: 32 to include 5 in a Higher Level language. For the 2-language pathway, you must be taking the language chosen as Language 1 (French, German, Italian or Spanish) at Higher Level.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 83%: 49 offers from 59 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 64%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
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%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 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 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 20%
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 Modern Languages and Linguistics 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 Modern Languages and Linguistics 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 Modern Languages and Linguistics 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 Modern Languages and Linguistics at University of Warwick?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 185 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Modern Languages and Linguistics at University of Warwick?
83% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 49 offers from 59 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA Modern Languages and Linguistics at University of Warwick include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Modern Languages and Linguistics at University of Warwick?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.