English Language and Linguistics (Placement Year) BA (Hons)
Lancaster University
Student rating
This is the overall rating calculated by averaging all live reviews for this uni on Whatuni.
( 4.1) View reviews

Want to know what it's like to study this course at uni? We've got all the key info, from entry requirements to the modules on offer. If that all sounds good, why not check out reviews from real students or even book onto an upcoming open days?

Different course options
academic-cap
Qualification

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

location-pin
Location

Main Site

beaker
Study mode

Full Time With Year In Industry

calendar
Start date

OCT-24

time
Duration

4 Years

Course info

Select a course option


Qualification

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

Location

Main Site

Study mode

Full time with year in industry

Start date

OCT-24

Duration

4 Years

SELECTED

Subjects

Select a subject


English
SELECTED

Linguistics
SELECT

Exam type

Select a an exam type


A level
SELECTED

Access to HE Diploma
SELECT

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
SELECT

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

Location

Select student location


England
SELECTED

Scotland
SELECT

Wales
SELECT

Northern Ireland
SELECT

Rest of World
SELECT

Course info

**Why Lancaster?**- Study a diverse course taught by one of the best linguistics and English language departments in the world- Benefit from small class sizes designed to challenge you as a linguist and English language specialist- Boost your employability with opportunities like our School Volunteering module and research internships- Experiment in our eye-tracking and EEG labs, Phonetics Lab, Perception and Learning Laboratory- Learn from leaders in this field– the team wrote the textbooks ...Read more


Why Lancaster?

- Study a diverse course taught by one of the best linguistics and English language departments in the world- Benefit from small class sizes designed to challenge you as a linguist and English language specialist- Boost your employability with opportunities like our School Volunteering module and research internships- Experiment in our eye-tracking and EEG labs, Phonetics Lab, Perception and Learning Laboratory- Learn from leaders in this field– the team wrote the textbooks English Language: Description, Variation and Context (Bloomsbury) and Introducing Linguistics (Routledge)- Explore different places, their traditions and cultures with the options to go on short trips or study abroad for an entire yearHow does the English language evolve? Why are there different dialects and different languages? What does it take to construct a joke – and is humour universal? Studying this course, you'll discover the answers and more as you learn about linguistic frameworks and their applications to English.


Unravel a range of areas

If you’re fascinated by linguistics and also want to focus on English language, this is the course for you. Joining one of the country’s largest departments in these areas, you’ll explore everything from the vocal anatomy and physiology that allows us to speak, to how English grammar has developed over time.Linguistic awareness is an advantage when working for international and multicultural organisations. You’ll develop the analytical and investigative skills valued by employers at publishers, educational institutions, management consultancies, the media, and more.


Experts in the field

The size of our department means we offer a wide range of optional modules. Whether you want to analyse the use of language in English media or how a native Russian speaker thinks compared to a Thai speaker, you’ll find an expert who specialises in your area of interest.Our world-leading academics will share their expertise with you in small classes designed to challenge you as a linguist. They’ve even written in-depth textbooks for students studying at Lancaster and beyond.


Your Placement Year

Key stats

English
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
20th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
10th
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 - 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
96%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Linguistics graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Linguistics graduate salary
£19,000
What students say
D
Daisy
10 Jan 24

never been..Read more

A
Abeer
07 Dec 23

Best - the people are very friendly and welcoming. The events have been good and the facilities are useful Worst - at the Costa, I feel that the workers are sometimes a bit..Read more

Modules

Modules (Year 1)
Modules (Year 2)
Modules (Year 3)
Modules (Year 4)
IDP Connect

Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

AAB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:36,M:9 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

35 Grades / Points required

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

DDD Grades / Points required

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

with 16 points from the best 3 Higher Level subjects

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Popular A-level subjects

Linguistics

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

English Language
77%
English Literature
29%
Psychology
23%
History
23%
French
16%
HESA

Tuition fees

Students living in

England

£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 England

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

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

£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 fee has been confirmed.

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

£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 fee has been confirmed.

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

£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 fee has been confirmed.

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

£23,750 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.

International students on full-year study abroad/work placements will be charged the same percentages as the standard International fee.

UCAS/IDP Connect

Latest reviews

Latest Linguistics reviews

Linguistics
Linguistics
English Language
A
Abeer
07 Dec 23
Psychology and Linguistics BA (Hons)
Best - the people are very friendly and welcoming. The events have been good and the facilities are useful Worst - at the Costa, I feel that the workers are sometimes a bit...
Read more
Review breakdown
University rating
University rating
Students' union
Societies and Sports
University halls
Facilities
Lecturers and teaching quality
Local life
Career prospects
Student support
Location
Campus look and feel
Student life
Course rating
Course content
Work placements and internships
Tutor contact time
Subject facilities
University location
Cost of living
Safety
Public transport
Part-time work opportunities
Graduate employment opportunities
Diversity
Location
Safety
Room allocation
Internet/wifi
Value for money
Property management

How Linguistics students rated:

Student rating
( 4.3) 12 reviews
5 star
51%
4 stars
33%
3 stars
16%
2 stars
0%
1 star
0%

How all students rated:

Student rating
( 4.1) 1,334 reviews
5 star
33%
4 stars
53%
3 stars
13%
2 stars
1%
1 star
0%
Search reviews that mention

Uni info

Lancaster University
Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4YW United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Lancaster  1.7 miles away

Find a course

  • Undergraduate
  • HND / HNC
  • Foundation degree
  • Access & foundation
  • Postgraduate