BA (Hons) Language Studies and Linguistics at University of Essex

Programme overview

BA Language Studies and Linguistics combines the scientific study of language with practical learning of modern languages, with advanced proficiency in up to two languages from French and Spanish.

Department: School of Language, Literature, and Media | Duration: 3 years (opportunities to study abroad) | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers Fundamentals of the Human Speech System, Words and Sentences, Introduction to the Study of Language and Foundations of Sociolinguistics plus language modules. Year 2 includes research methods for language and linguistics, language options and linguistics options. The final year includes a Linguistics project, World Language Structures and advanced language options.

Career pathways

International business; education and language teaching; translation and language services; language technology and digital communication; research and public sector roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels. IB: 29 points in the IB Diploma or 112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of 2 Higher Level subjects. A-levels, AAQs, BTECs, Access to HE Diploma, T-levels and most other qualifications holding UCAS tariff points are accepted; acceptability of some non A-level qualifications such as BTECs may depend on the subject studied and units taken. Contextual offer (UK-resident applicants from underrepresented groups): 96 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or an equivalent accepted test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. Fee for October 2027 entry; fees increase for each academic year of study. Optional placement year is charged at 20% of the standard tuition fee and a full year abroad at 15%. Source

International applicants: GBP 22,575 a year. Fee for October 2027 entry; fees increase for each academic year of study. Optional placement year is charged at 20% of the standard tuition fee and a full year abroad at 15%. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 3 years (opportunities to study abroad)

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