BA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics at Manchester Metropolitan University

Programme overview

BA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics at Manchester Met is the perfect choice if you’re fascinated by the way in which we communicate and how it can influence people. S, studying linguistics will help you unravel how language is inextricably linked to who we are. Linguistics is devoted to the scientific study of natural language and concerned with how languages evolve, are structured and what they have in common.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities | Department: School of English | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time, with placement; 4 years full-time, with overseas study | Study mode: full-time, placement year available | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Communicating effectively, critical thinking and developing rigorous analytical skills are all valuable for when you enter the world of work. This course aims to help you develop those skills with an innovative, modern approach to linguistics and literature. Year 1 core: Foundational Skills for Applied Linguistics, Morphology and Syntax, Phonetics and Phonology, Semantics and Pragmatics. Year 2 core: Exploring Multilingualism, Language Acquisition, Sociolinguistics. Year 3 core: Discourse Analysis, Independent Research Project.

Career pathways

An English language and linguistics focused degree allows you to learn many transferable skills that can be used in a multitude of jobs. Teaching, publishing and marketing tare popular pathways, but languages graduates are also sought after in many different industries, with recent graduates being offered positions in a variety of different sectors both in the UK and abroad.

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Application information

Entry requirements

104-112 UCAS Tariff points. GCE A levels - grades BCC or equivalent. Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM. Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points. UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall. OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM. T level - We welcome applications from students undertaking T level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Merit as a condition of offer. IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 26 or minimum 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered. A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A-level equivalent qualifications. Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course. GCSE grade C/4 in English Language or equivalent, e.g. Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills English. IB: IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English. IELTS: 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of course start date.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard UK and Channel Islands full-time fee for 2027/28 as stated on the course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time, with placement; 4 years full-time, with overseas study

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com

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