Undergraduate courses

Our undergraduate degree programmes are designed to give you a solid foundation in linguistic theory, and allows you to link this theory to the huge array of real-life contexts in which language is used.

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You can either study linguistics alongside English language in the School of English, or combine your linguistics study with Modern Languages and Cultures.

Our individual course pages below have more information about each of the programmes.

Single Honours programme

Undergraduate

English Language and Linguistics BA

2026-27

/ September start

A Levels AAB

UCAS code Q3Q1

3 years

/ Full-time

This course bridges between humanities and science, training you in the study of language and linguistics. You’ll have the chance to learn how English has changed over the centuries and the impact it has on society today. You'll also delve into the science behind language acquisition and processing.

English Language and Linguistics BA - 2025 entry

Dual Honours programme

Undergraduate

Linguistics and Modern Languages & Cultures BA

2026-27

/ September start

A Levels ABB

UCAS code QR60

4 years

/ Full-time

This combination of linguistics and modern languages and cultures will deepen your understanding of how language and languages work. You’ll study the inner workings of language, whilst at the same time applying this knowledge in your study of either one or two modern foreign languages.

Linguistics and Modern Languages & Cultures BA - 2025 entry

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Centre for Linguistic Research

Centre for Linguistic Research