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BA Linguistics and Social Anthropology

School of Oriental and African Studies
Full-time3 YearsFoundation YearSubject: Languages and Area Studies
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Course Score
B /69
Graduate Salary
£28,000
Satisfaction
84%
Degree Completion
75%
Professional Jobs
75%
Meaningful Work
70%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

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

43%
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

Secretarial and related62%
Business, Research and Administrative60%
Administrative55%
Business and public service associate48%
Media45%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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

Expected Starting Salary

above national median

Typical starting salary for Languages and Area Studies graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£28,000
typical starting salary
£26,000
£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
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
50%
02
Media Professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Secretarial and related occupations
10%
06
Protective service occupations
★ Professional
5%
07
Administrative occupations
5%
08
Quality and Regulatory Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Sales occupations
5%
10
Elementary occupations
5%

Explore Career Pathways

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

Outcomes

75%
Continuation
75%
Professional Work
70%
Meaningful Role
70%
Career On Track

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