BA Modern Languages and Economics
About this course
BA in Modern Languages and Economics, an economics and modern languages degree combining two language studies with economic theory and analysis. Students split time equally between modern languages and economics, choosing a first language from French, German, Italian or Spanish and a second language from Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Portuguese or Spanish. The programme normally includes a year studying or working abroad during the second or third year.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB to include A in a language. You must possess an A level in your first language choice (French, German, Italian or Spanish). IB: 34 to include 6 in a Higher Level language. You must be taking Language 1 (French, German, Italian or Spanish) at Higher Level.
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 86%
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 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
- Finance Professionals: 44%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 17%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 14%
- Information Technology Professionals: 4%
- Administrative occupations: 3%
- 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 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
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 Economics 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 £17,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BA Modern Languages and Economics 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 Economics at University of Warwick?
92% 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 Economics at University of Warwick?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 174 UCAS points.
Does BA Modern Languages and Economics 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 Economics at University of Warwick?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.