Politics and Modern Languages BA (Hons)
University of Exeter
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Qualification

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

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University of Exeter - Exeter campuses

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Full Time

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Start date

22-SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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Qualification

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

Location

University of Exeter - Exeter campuses

Study mode

Full time

Start date

22-SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

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- You’ll gain a sound knowledge of the four principal areas of politics: political thought, international relations, comparative government, and public policy- By the end of your degree you will have developed strong language skills and have gained a deeper understanding of another culture - Our broad range of optional modules in your second and third years gives you the flexibility to tailor your degree to your interests and career ambitions- Get involved with the Politics and various Language ...Read more

- You’ll gain a sound knowledge of the four principal areas of politics: political thought, international relations, comparative government, and public policy- By the end of your degree you will have developed strong language skills and have gained a deeper understanding of another culture - Our broad range of optional modules in your second and third years gives you the flexibility to tailor your degree to your interests and career ambitions- Get involved with the Politics and various Language student societies, make friends, attend socials and seminars and hear from guest speakers- Get ready for your future career by developing a range of skills valued by a wide range of employers from the media to teaching and the public, private and charity 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
11th
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
Politics
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 - 96 = 4% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
4%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
87%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Politics graduate salary at this uni
£24,000
UK Politics graduate salary
£22,000
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. Please also see our GCSE 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

Politics

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

History
58%
Government & Politics
48%
Economics
31%
English Literature
30%
Mathematics
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

England

£9,250 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 England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

£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 EU

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

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

£24,700 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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

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

Latest Modern Languages 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
B
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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University of Exeter
Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: St James' Park   0.4 miles away

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