English Language and Linguistics BA (Hons)
University of Sheffield
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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

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The single honours English Language and Linguistics degree gives you a solid foundation in the study of language and linguistics, and trains you in how to apply key concepts and techniques to the many real-life contexts in which language is used.**Change how you see the world through the study of language and linguistics – applying your knowledge of how languages work, how they are stored in speakers minds, and how we make use of them.**From a foundation of linguistic concepts – speech sounds, ...Read more

The single honours English Language and Linguistics degree gives you a solid foundation in the study of language and linguistics, and trains you in how to apply key concepts and techniques to the many real-life contexts in which language is used.


Change how you see the world through the study of language and linguistics – applying your knowledge of how languages work, how they are stored in speakers' minds, and how we make use of them.

From a foundation of linguistic concepts – speech sounds, grammatical structures, variation and history – you can take this degree wherever your interest flows.Choosing from topics such as first and second language acquisition, theoretical linguistics, language and gender, accents and dialects, the history of English, and language and literature, you’ll have the opportunity to specialise and either pursue a one-term research project or year-long dissertation.You will acquire digital skills that help to analyse language and linguistic data, with opportunities to use specialist software to analyse speech, map regional language variation, and work with numerical data. Because language is used in every facet of human life, English Language and Linguistics can contribute to every other field of study, and leads to many career options.


Why study this course?

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Learn with some of the best

- we’re 4th in the UK for Linguistics (The Complete University Guide 2023).-


Enjoy choice and flexibility

- we have close contacts with linguistics specialists in other departments, particularly the School of Languages and Cultures, and you can choose to do a dual degree in Linguistics and Modern Languages & Cultures, or with Japanese Studies, Philosophy, History, or Music.-


A variety of challenges

- we’ll stimulate learning and creativity, supporting diverse students and encouraging professional development by using a variety of assessment methods – from creating posters and presentations to reflective work, and applied problem-solving.-


Develop the confidence and skills for employment

- work placements in local and national companies can enhance your learning. Our graduates use their excellent research and communication skills in areas as diverse as business, the civil service, the charity sector, policy development, and speech and language therapy.

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Linguistics
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
1/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
16th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
18th
English Language
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 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
English Language graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
Linguistics
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 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Linguistics graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
What students say
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Adriena
06 Dec 24

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Rosie
24 Nov 24

I love the city because it feels nice and friendly and small but there is always lots going on and it’s got a balance of city life and being near the Peak District. The SU is so..Read more

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A level

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AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAAAB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:36,M:9,P:0 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2,H2,H2,H2,H2,H3 Grades / Points required

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

DD Grades / Points required

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

DDD Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

B Grades / Points required

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Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction and 9 at Merit

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+ AA at A Level

Popular A-level subjects

English Language

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

English Literature
75%
History
44%
English Language
28%
Psychology
17%
General Studies
14%
HESA
Linguistics

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

French
44%
English Language
42%
Spanish
36%
English Literature
18%
Psychology
16%
HESA

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Adriena
06 Dec 24
English Language and Linguistics BA (Hons)
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Rosie
24 Nov 24
English and History BA (Hons)
I love the city because it feels nice and friendly and small but there is always lots going on and it’s got a balance of city life and being near the Peak District. The SU is so...
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University of Sheffield
University of Sheffield , Sheffield

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