Linguistics degrees in Northern England

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University of Lancashire

4 linguistics courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
WUSCA ranking: 51th
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Best experience is the facilities, and the student centre. Worst experience? I have two: the accommodation office and the actual course. During summer break, I am having a lot of problems trying to find somewhere to stay until September 6th, and they have offered me an extension in the same building where I currently am - on the top floor, and I am disabled, which they know. They five hundred quid for me to stay there for just six weeks - disgusting. Second - the course. I was really enjoying it until the summer placement (Bone Boot Camp). The mornings were fine, as we were talking about the skeleton - I want to go into bioarchaeology and osteoarchaeology when - or if - I graduate. There were too much emphasis on social media, or a 'Social Media Takeover' as it's called. ! And I thought archaeology and anthropology were sciences, not to be taken lightly, but this makes it seem like a joke, and a bad one, at that. It's clear this course is engineered to appeal to much younger students, and not someone nearly 50, as I am. I am good with technology, but I don't think social media should be part of this course, or career. If I wanted to be an influencer, I would be putting dumb videos on YouTube or TikTok. I just can't take it seriously anymore, and all this stress of what's happening right now? I am really thinking about dropping out, because it's not worth the aggravation. I gave up my home, and my job to do this, and it was obviously a sacrifice that I shouldn't have made. UCLAN is great if you're under 35. If not, you're screwed

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Year 1
  • English Language and Linguistics
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  • DF1112: Deaf People in Society
  • DF1113: Communities, Cultures and Identities
  • DF1300: Employability and the Deaf Community
  • SI1005: Historical Development of British Sign Language
  • SI1100: British Sign Language 100
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University of York

14 linguistics courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
Subject ranking: 5th
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There are excellent lecturers and student support services (particularly academic skills). The campus has a good feel and has a lot of outdoor seating which will be nice when the weather is warm. Lecture rooms are good but the seats are very uncomfortable. There is little impact from the students' union, for example there was no 'refreshers fayre' for January intake students, which also impacts the student life score.

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English Language and Linguistics - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • English Past and Present
  • Language and the Mind
  • Morphology and Syntax
  • Phonetics and Phonology
  • Structure of English
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English and Linguistics - BA (Hons)
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  • Approaches to Literature I
  • Approaches to Literature II
  • English Past and Present
  • Reading Now
  • Understanding Language in the Real World
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Lancaster University

10 linguistics courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 2nd
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WUSCA ranking: 66th
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Best aspects: The university provides a supportive learning environment with helpful lecturers and good academic resources. The campus is generally welcoming, and there are plenty of opportunities to develop skills both academically and personally. Worst aspects / Improvements: One issue that needs improvement is the heating and hot water system, as it does not always work properly. At times, students only have access to cold water, which can be uncomfortable and difficult, especially for students who are sensitive or have health issues related to cold temperatures. Ensuring reliable heating and hot water would greatly improve student comfort and wellbeing.

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Linguistics - BA (Hons)
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  • Linguistics
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Linguistics and Philosophy - BA (Hons)
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  • Introduction to Philosophy: Knowledge and Reality
  • Linguistics
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Manchester Metropolitan University

11 linguistics courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 15th
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WUSCA ranking: 76th
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The best aspects are the student union and the facilities available. I think it could be improved if we had more books generally available at the library without requiring click and collect, since right now the library feels like a study space but not a real library.

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English Language and Linguistics - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • DISCOURSE ANALYSIS
  • MORPHOLOGY
  • PHONETICS AND PHONOLOGY
  • PRAGMATICS
  • SCHOOLS OF LINGUISTICS
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University of Liverpool

1 linguistics courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
WUSCA ranking: 14th
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It’s a great place to study because the campus and the convenience of the student accommodations/ houses near campus is good. It is also good teaching wise as most of the professors are top tier. What could be improved is that the support is horrible. When students are stressed we don’t know where to go especially the team of law is not supportive, even the professors are more supportive. It’s hard to be understood by them or to get some clarity. I wish they’d be more helpful

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York St John University

9 linguistics courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
Subject ranking: 25th
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WUSCA ranking: 23th
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There are lots of societies and the students union hosts lots of events, which makes it a great way to meet new people and save money, earning student deals! The lecturers are so nice and the campus is easy to navigate and a quick walk into town.

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University of Leeds

6 linguistics courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
Subject ranking: 13th
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Oxford Brookes University offers a supportive learning environment with passionate lecturers and modern facilities. The campus is vibrant, with plenty of opportunities to get involved in clubs and events. The city of Oxford adds to the appeal, providing a rich, historic backdrop and excellent career opportunities. Overall, it’s a great choice for those looking for a balance of academics and student life.

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Linguistics - BA (Hons)
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  • Key Skills in Linguistics
  • Language Projects
  • Language: Meaning and Use
  • Language: Structure and Sound
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Arabic and Chinese - BA (Hons)
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  • Basic Chinese Language 1
  • Basic Chinese Language 2
  • Beginning Arabic 1
  • Beginning Arabic 2
  • Studying the Middle East: Culture, History, Politics and Religion
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University of Sheffield

3 linguistics courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
Subject ranking: 17th
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WUSCA ranking: 4th
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I really like my research lab and supervisor. They are very insightful, has very good intuition and research ideas. I'm also really grateful for the opportunity to work with leading researchers on very interesting projects exploring how deep learning can improve healthcare management. What I dislike is that very high rent of university-owned student accommodation. It's so counterintuitive and unexpected that private student accommodation in Sheffield is many times cheaper.

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English Language and Linguistics - BA (Hons)
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  • History of English
  • Linguistic Theory
  • The Sounds of English
  • The Structure of English
  • Varieties of English
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Linguistics and Modern Languages & Cultures - BA (Hons)
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  • The Sounds of English
  • The Structures of English
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Newcastle University

7 linguistics courses NORTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 16th
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WUSCA ranking: 16th
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Great social life, good options for student societies, a lot of student support. A lot of professionals teaching on the course and it gave me exactly what I wanted for my career progression into genetics

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University of Manchester

11 linguistics courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 11th
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Worst is library computers, they have to include usbc for computer extension. I like the organisation I wish they had more international student support considering we’re paying 3x more for the same thing

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Linguistics and French - BA (Hons)
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  • English Word and Sentence Structure
  • French Cultural Studies
  • French Language 1
  • French Language 2
  • French Language 3
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Linguistics and German - BA (Hons)
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  • English Word and Sentence Structure
  • German Language 1
  • German Language 2
  • German Language 3
  • Introduction to German Linguistics
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