BA (Hons) Linguistics and Philosophy (Placement Year) at Lancaster University

Our Linguistics and Philosophy degree at Lancaster offers a compelling opportunity to delve into the intricate relationship between language and philosophical principles from around the globe. You will be taught by world-leading experts and will explore how language and philosophy impact human experience in real-world contexts. In Linguistics you’ll address the most important topics in linguistic research using the very latest tools and techniques.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Social Sciences  |  Duration: Full time 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time (includes a year in industry/placement)  |  Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Foundations of Language, History of Philosophy: Ideas that Shaped the West, Knowledge and Reality in a Complex World, Language in Mind and Society, Linguistic Inquiry and Applications. Year 2 core modules: Sounds of the World's Languages, Structures of the World's Languages, Language, Communication and Knowledge. Year 3 core modules: Work Based Learning Year. Year 4 core modules: Cognitive Linguistics, Phonetic and Phonological Theory.

Career pathways

Your course gives you access to career paths across a range of industries. Employers seek individuals with the mental agility and critical thinking skills to tackle and solve complex and novel challenges.

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