Courses included on this page
On this page find Graduate Outcomes Survey data for 2020/21 and 2021/22 leavers for the following course(s):
- Modern Languages and European Studies, French/German/Spanish BA (now offered as Modern Languages BA)
Note: Data combined for multiple years due to small cohort sizes
Example job titles
- Consultant
- Content and Marketing Executive
- Digital Buyer
- Fundraising Assistant
- International Program Coordinator
- Researcher
- Teacher
- Threat Intelligence Analyst
- Translation Project Manager
- Transport Planner
Example employers
- Air Up
- German Academic Exchange
- Kidney Care UK
- Macmillan Publishers
- Marks & Spencer
- Merlin Entertainment Group
- Pareto Law
- People Source Consulting
- Secondary School
- THG Fluently
Response rates to survey
| Response rate | |
|---|---|
| Total in 2020/21 and 2021/22 cohorts 1 | 65 |
| % response rate | 70% |
Graduate Outcomes by activity
| Activity summary | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Work for an employer 2 | 56% |
| Further study, training or research | 22% |
| Self-employed/own business | 7% |
| Other 3 | 9% |
| Unemployed 4 | 7% |
| Total 5 | 100% |
Occupations, industries and skills
Modern Languages graduates develop advanced language and communication skills alongside specialist knowledge of their chosen countries' social, political, cultural and economic environments. Their skillset includes strong language proficiency, teamwork capabilities, adaptability, research competence and problem-solving abilities; making them attractive to diverse employers. They also develop attention to detail skills from their translation experience.
Industries
Career pathways for Modern Languages graduates span numerous industries. They work within national and international business contexts, including multinational consultancies, international trade, financial and accounting firms, hospitality, media and communications companies, and various commercial enterprises. Additionally, they enter non-profit organisations, educational institutions, legal practices and public sector bodies.
Occupations
These graduates typically secure positions that leverage their exceptional language and communication skills. Common roles include business development and operations executives, client associates, marketing assistants, sales and consultant associates and customer success representatives. Many also pursue public sector careers, particularly in teaching and research.
Graduate Outcomes explained
The Graduate Outcomes Survey is the UK's largest social survey, capturing the activities and perspectives of graduates 15 months after graduation. The University of Bath has an excellent graduate employment record, featuring in the top ten for graduate prospects in three major national league tables 6. Read more about the survey and overall statistics for Bath's graduates on What do first degree Bath graduates do?