BA Sociology and Modern Languages
University of Exeter
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Streatham Campus

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Full Time

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SEP-25

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Duration

4 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Location

Streatham Campus

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Full Time

Start date

SEP-26

Duration

4 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Course info

OverviewDevelop an understanding of the contemporary world, human behaviour and the forces shaping societyYoull develop strong written and spoken skills in your modern language whilst gaining an understanding of other culturesOption to spend your third year studying or working abroad in a country where you can develop your chosen languageOur diverse range of modules covers everything from multilingualism in society to addiction and cyborg studies, meaning you can tailor your degree to your own ...Read more

Overview

  • Develop an understanding of the contemporary world, human behaviour and the forces shaping society
  • Youll develop strong written and spoken skills in your modern language whilst gaining an understanding of other cultures
  • Option to spend your third year studying or working abroad in a country where you can develop your chosen language
  • Our diverse range of modules covers everything from multilingualism in society to addiction and cyborg studies, meaning you can tailor your degree to your own interests and career aspirations
  • Get involved with the various Language student societies, make friends, attend socials and seminars and hear from guest speakers
  • Your degree will provide you with insight into the major challenges facing society as well as transferable skills sought after by major employers in the private, public and third sectors

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
58/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
13th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
14th
Others in Language and Area Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
94%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Others in Language and Area Studies graduate salary at this uni
£23,000
UK Others in Language and Area Studies graduate salary
£22,000
Sociology
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 84 = 16% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
16%
What students say
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Megan
10 Mar 24

The campus is very green. There's a lot of outdoor space and it makes it a really nice place to study. The city is within a 15 minute walk of campus so everything's really close...Read more

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Becky
22 Feb 24

Exeter Uni is such a warm and welcoming place to study and socialise. The campus is beautiful and bursting with opportunities for everyone. It has a very homely feel and promotes..Read more

Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

ABB - AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AABBB - AAABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

BBB - ABB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 - 34 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM - DDD Grades / Points required

Excluding General Studies . Please visit our website for further information on our Modern Languages requirements

Please visit our website for further information on our Modern Languages requirements

Please visit our website for further information on our Modern Languages requirements

Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 30 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade - 24 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit Grade . Please visit our website for further information on our Modern Languages requirements.

Applicant will be considered with IB 34-32 OR 665 or 655 in three Higher Level subjects. Please visit our website for further information on our Modern Languages requirements

Please visit our website for further information on our Modern Languages requirements

Popular A-level subjects

Sociology

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Sociology
36%
History
31%
English Literature
29%
Psychology
24%
Geography
23%
HESA
Others in Language and Area Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

French
44%
Mathematics
32%
Spanish
30%
English Literature
28%
History
26%
HESA

Tuition fees

Students living in

Domestic

£9,535 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Domestic

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Domestic. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£24,700 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£24,700 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

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Latest reviews

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Megan
10 Mar 24
The campus is very green. There's a lot of outdoor space and it makes it a really nice place to study. The city is within a 15 minute walk of campus so everything's really close....
Read more
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Becky
22 Feb 24
Exeter Uni is such a warm and welcoming place to study and socialise. The campus is beautiful and bursting with opportunities for everyone. It has a very homely feel and promotes...
Read more
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Uni info

University of Exeter
Northcote House Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Exeter Central  0.4 miles away

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