Overview

When you join us, we will focus on helping you develop your academic skills. You will also learn linguistic analysis and explore debates on language use and the historical development of language.

In your first year you will also be able to select an optional module that interests you. Study the basics of British Sign Language, or choose to explore multilingualism.

As you progress through your English Language and Linguistics (Hons) degree at York St John University you will explore more varied and complex linguistic theories.

You can choose the topics you want to study and specialise in an area of linguistic study you are interested in. This could include an exploration of:

Language, gender and sexuality

Forensic linguistics

Speech and language pathology

Career

On this course you will build skills which can be applied to many different careers. You will leave with skills in communication, research, critical reasoning, analysis and more.

This degree could be the first step toward your career as a:

Advertising copywriter

Dictionary editor

Journalist

Marketing executive

Speech and language therapist

Teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) teacher

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Language and Linguistics

Semantics and Pragmatics

Language and Society

Descriptive Grammar of English

Phonetics

Multilingualism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

75

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

59

Schedule a PTE test!

OTE

127

IELTS

6

Prepare for Your English Test

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

York, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Language Studies Linguistics View 218 other Bachelors in Linguistics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

75

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

59

Schedule a PTE test!

OTE

127

IELTS

6

Prepare for Your English Test

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Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

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98 accuracy using real exam data
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Other requirements

General requirements

104 UCAS Tariff points

3 GCSEs at grade C/4 including English Language

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

14700 GBP / year

≈ 14700 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

York

United Kingdom

646 - 1124 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

York

Funding

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