BA English

Sheffield Hallam University
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearFoundation YearSubject: Languages and Area Studies
Course Score
B /69
Graduate Salary
£22,000
Satisfaction
95%
Degree Completion
85%
Professional Jobs
65%
Meaningful Work
100%

AI & Your Career

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

32%
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.

AI impact by graduate destination

Secretarial and related62%
Administrative55%
Business and public service associate48%
Media45%
Science, engineering and technology associate40%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Languages and Area Studies graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£22,000
typical starting salary
£16,000
£28,000
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 Professionals
★ Professional
30%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
03
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10%
05
Administrative occupations
10%
06
Sports and fitness occupations
★ Professional
5%
07
Secretarial and related occupations
5%
08
Sales occupations
5%
09
Media Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

85%
Continuation
65%
Professional Work
100%
Meaningful Role
75%
Career On Track

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