Course Overview

The BA Linguistics and Culture allows you to study linguistics together with a range of cultural topics associated with, or comparing French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, and Latin American cultures. 

In the linguistics component of the degree, you will learn about the structure and functions of language and how people use language to communicate information and meaning about themselves and their identities. You will learn how to construct and evaluate linguistic arguments and how to compare and evaluate different ways of analyzing data. You will also explore the nature and limitations of various theoretical frameworks. By studying linguistics, you can develop a scientific, critical approach to understanding how language works and how it functions within society. A unique feature of the course is that you will learn how to apply linguistic methods and models to real-world problems and contexts. 

Graduates can pursue career paths in publishing, education, policy-making, or language education. Possible professions include:

• translator

• English as a Foreign Language teacher

• publishing copy editor/proofreader

• civil service fast-streamer

• editorial assistant.

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General Eligibility

UCAS TARIFF POINTS

96-120 points (e.g. A-levels CCC-BBB)

The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a tariff calculator for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.