BA International Development and Languages
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 95%: 36 offers from 38 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 64%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 30%
- Finance Professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 34%
- South East: 43%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA International Development and Languages at University of Portsmouth earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £38,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Development studies.
What do graduates of BA International Development and Languages at University of Portsmouth do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA International Development and Languages at University of Portsmouth?
79% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA International Development and Languages at University of Portsmouth?
The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA International Development and Languages at University of Portsmouth?
95% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 36 offers from 38 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA International Development and Languages at University of Portsmouth include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA International Development and Languages at University of Portsmouth?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.