Manchester ,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics in Manchester United Kingdom | Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University
|
Manchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
18,500
(c. USD24,775.39)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
If you're fascinated by human communication and its power to shape perspectives, linguistics offers insights into how language defines our identity. This scientific discipline explores natural language evolution, structure, and universal patterns while investigating language acquisition and usage. Our program blends theoretical foundations with practical applications, primarily focusing on English while incorporating examples from other languages. Core curriculum covers syntax, semantics, pragmatics, forensic linguistics, phonetics, and phonology. You'll examine language variation across social contexts, media platforms, and intercultural environments. The course cultivates essential workplace skills including effective communication, critical analysis, and problem-solving. Following your second year, you may proceed directly to final year or select an optional placement/study abroad year - both valuable experiences we'll fully support you in arranging. While this degree specializes in linguistics and English language, we also offer a BA (Hons) combining linguistics with English literature.Career prospectsA linguistics degree equips you with versatile skills applicable across diverse professions. While teaching and translation remain common choices, language graduates find opportunities in multiple sectors worldwide. In our digital age, linguistic expertise has grown increasingly valuable, opening doors to careers in publishing, PR, marketing, education, telecommunications, or international consulting. Many graduates pursue advanced studies, including our MA in Applied Linguistics with specializations in English language or TESOL.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification 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.
IELTS score required for international students
IELTS (Academic) Or IELTS for UKVI (Academic) Or IELTS Online (Academic) - 6.0, with no component below 5.5 Pearson Test of English Academic (‘PTE Academic’) Or PTE Academic UKVI Or PTE Academic Online - 61, with no less than 59 in any section; Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency tests - 170 points overall, with no component below 160 points; TOEFL iBT (from test centre or home edition)– Designated Institution Code, for applicants who want their scores sent directly to us - 0240 - Overall score: 79 With no individual test score below: Listening: 17 Reading: 18 Speaking: 20 Writing : 17.
 
Tuition
GBP
18,500