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BA English Language and Linguistics

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Full-time3 YearsSubject: Languages and Area Studies

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Course Score

B /70

Graduate Salary

£25,000

Satisfaction

89%

Degree Completion

95%

Professional Jobs

60%

Meaningful Work

90%

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

27%

Moderate AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI does some of the simpler tasks in these jobs, but most of the work still needs human judgement and skill.

Pick your path - AI impact varies by career

18%Teachers of English as a Foreign Language 22%Foreign Language Journalist 60%Language Policy Analyst 22%Cultural Attaché

AI impact by graduate destination

Information Technology72%

Media45%

Science, engineering and technology associate40%

Teaching18%

Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation12%

🧭 Career Trajectories

This degree creates direct pathways into the jobs market. Explore the full career profiles and AI projections on our sister hub, WhatCareer.

Teachers of English as a Foreign Language

£25,000 - £31,000

Foreign Language Journalist

£25,000 - £32,000

Language Policy Analyst

£30,000 - £40,000

Cultural Attaché

£30,000 - £35,000

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Languages and Area Studies graduates

Start

Sep 2027

Graduate

2030

First job

~2031

£25,000

typical starting salary

£23,500

£27,000

Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount

· Languages and Area Studies graduates nationally earn £18,000-£37,000 (552 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01

Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation

30%

02

Media Professionals

★ Professional

20%

03

Information Technology Professionals

★ Professional

10%

04

Elementary occupations

10%

05

Teaching Professionals

★ Professional

10%

06

Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

★ Professional

10%

07

Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals

★ Professional

10%

Explore Career Pathways

Detailed guides and day-in-the-life profiles for careers related to this degree.

Teachers of English as a Foreign Language

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Foreign Language Journalist

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Language Policy Analyst

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Cultural Attaché

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Outcomes

95%

Continuation

60%

Professional Work

90%

Meaningful Role

65%

Career On Track

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