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BA International Relations and Modern Languages

The University of Essex
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Languages and Area Studies
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Course Score
B /65
Graduate Salary
£26,500
Satisfaction
90%
Degree Completion
89%
Professional Jobs
50%
Meaningful Work
60%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

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

46%
High AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI is already doing some of the work in these jobs. People who learn to use AI tools will have a real edge, though the more routine roles may thin out over time.

AI impact by graduate destination

Customer service68%
Administrative55%
Business and public service associate48%
Media45%
Sales40%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

around the national median

Typical starting salary for Languages and Area Studies graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£26,500
typical starting salary
£24,000
£31,000
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
Administrative occupations
20%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Sales occupations
10%
04
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
10%
05
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Customer service occupations
5%
07
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
0%
08
Librarians and Related Professionals
★ Professional
0%
09
Media Professionals
★ Professional
0%
10
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
0%

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Outcomes

89%
Continuation
50%
Professional Work
60%
Meaningful Role
55%
Career On Track

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