English and Modern Languages (One Language)

University of Southampton

Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time with time abroad 4 Years LanguagesEnglish literature and creative writing

English and Modern Languages (One Language) BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Southampton, based in Southampton, taught full-time with time abroad over 4 years. Graduates earn £25,500 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is AAB.

A-Level Entry

AAB

Typical offer · UCAS

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,500

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

Build your critical thinking, cultural understanding and communication skills by studying English and French, German or Spanish.

Spend a year of this 4 year English literature and modern languages degree abroad on a workplace, teaching or university placement.

You can choose a language you have not studied. You'll get extra hours of teaching and funding for a language course abroad at the end of year 1 to make fast progress.

Whichever language you choose, you'll:

develop your ability to interpret a range of cultural contexts and literary texts
become immersed in the language and familiar with how it is spoken
study a society and culture relevant to your chosen language
explore different ways of looking at literature, such as history and politicsBuild your critical thinking, cultural understanding and communication skills by studying English and French, German or Spanish.

Choose topics and gain expertise in areas that interest you most, including:

translation and interpretation
contemporary society
literature and film
anthropology
history

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades AAB

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time with time abroad
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Southampton
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Languages, English literature and creative writing
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,500