Philosophy and Linguistics - BA (Hons)
University of York
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Philosophy and Linguistics come together to create a fascinating and challenging degree which will provide you with a deeper understanding of what language is, while also enabling you to form carefully considered opinions, and think seriously and independently about major philosophical questions.You will immerse yourself in the study of language, examining syntax, phonetics, phonology and semantics. This will culminate in the realisation of how we express ourselves through language - an ...Read more

Philosophy and Linguistics come together to create a fascinating and challenging degree which will provide you with a deeper understanding of what language is, while also enabling you to form carefully considered opinions, and think seriously and independently about major philosophical questions.You will immerse yourself in the study of language, examining syntax, phonetics, phonology and semantics. This will culminate in the realisation of how we express ourselves through language - an important aspect of what makes us human, and a key to examining your own nature and that of the world around you.

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12th
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26 Feb 24

The philosophy department is very helpful and constantly makes sure that students are receiving support if they are..Read more

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20 Feb 24

Very welcoming and wonderful nature. The lake is magnificent! However, very few facilities in terms of shops around the university, and poor student life for phd..Read more

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£26,900 per year

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University of York
University of York , York

A member of the prestigious Russell Group, the University of York is a globally celebrated research-intensive university located in one...

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Heslington York YO10 5DD United Kingdom
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