Overview

This English Language and Linguistics BA course offered by the University of Southampton will give you an advanced knowledge of contemporary English, its development, systems and use around the world. You'll learn analytical, research and personal skills relevant to a range of careers.

You’ll take modules in:

applied linguistics
psycholinguistics
sociolinguistics
language teaching
English around the world

You can also study a foreign language and take modules in related disciplines, such as philosophy and film.

In your final year, you’ll write a dissertation specialising in an area that interests you. This will use the skills you developed over the rest of the course.

As part of this course you can:

take part in writing workshops at Nuffield Southampton Theatres
access a unique collection of rare books at the Chawton House Library
explore experimental writing with our Entropics events

This course will give you training and expertise that are of special interest to many employers. It provides the knowledge and skills to follow a wide range of careers.

Career Opportunities

This degree will allow you to develop and evidence subject-specific and targeted employability skills. This includes the required skill set for a range of future careers, further study, or starting your own business.

The skills you can expect to focus on and gain from this course include:

Research

Critical thinking

Self-management

Confidence

Communication

Teamwork

EDI leadership

Adaptability

Problem solving

Resilience

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Academic Skills for ML students

Applications of Linguistics

Human Origins

Language Acquisition

Languages

History

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Southampton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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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

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

One of the following:

A-levels: ABB including English Language or another relevant essay writing subject in Humanities or Social Sciences.
International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass, with 32 points overall with 16 points at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in English Language or another relevant essay writing subject in Humanities or Social Sciences.
BTEC: Distinction, Distinction in the BTEC Extended Diploma plus B in A level English Language or another relevant essay writing subject in Humanities or Social Sciences. Distinction, Distinction in the BTEC Diploma plus B in A level English Language or another relevant essay writing subject in Humanities or Social Sciences. Distinction in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus AB at A level to include English Language or another relevant essay writing subject in Humanities or Social Sciences.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25500 GBP / year

≈ 25500 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Southampton

United Kingdom

697 - 1093 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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