BA (Hons) Linguistics and Philosophy at Lancaster University

Programme overview

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 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Foundations of Language, Linguistic Inquiry and Applications, Language in Mind and Society, Knowledge and Reality in a Complex World, History of Philosophy: Ideas that Shaped the West. Year 2 core modules: Sounds of the World's Languages, Structures of the World's Languages, Language, Communication and Knowledge. Year 3 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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Entry requirements

A levels: AAB. Access to HE Diploma: 36 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 9 Level 3 credits at Merit. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD. BTEC in combination with A levels: A level at grade B plus BTEC(s) at DD, or A levels at grade AB plus BTEC at D. International Baccalaureate: 35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects. T levels: Distinction overall. GCSE requirements: English Language grade 4/C. English language requirements: If English is not your first language, we require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component for this programme.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

International applicants: GBP 26,300 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

Duration: Full time 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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