Overview

During the Latin and Linguistics course at The University of Manchester, you will study topics such as the ways in which children acquire their first language, differences between the speech of men and women, how the sound systems and grammars of different types of language are organised, what happens when speakers of different languages come into contact, and much else besides.You will also study Latin language and literature in each of your three years of study. You can learn Latin either as a beginner or from A-level standard. There is also the opportunity to take specialist courses in Ancient History, Philosophy, Art, Archaeology and Egyptology.

Our course will help you to develop analytical and problem-solving skills. Often dealing with granular and complex data, your combination of humanities and scientific understanding will allow you to make connections across multiple fields of employment.

Career opportunities

You will develop a range of transferable skills on this course, including:

oral and written communication;

time management;

quantitative methods;

independent thinking;

information assessment and evaluation;

the ability to understand different cultures and societies.

Our graduates go into careers in a wide range of sectors, including:

media;

speech and language therapy;

lexicography, forensic linguistics;

government;

museums;

law;

teaching;

management;

finance.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Constructing Archaic Greek History.

From Republic to Empire: Introduction to Roman & Culture 218-31 BC

Introduction to Mediterranean & Classical Archaeology

The Making of the Mesopotamian and

Mediterranean Worlds.

The Story of Britain

Stories and Storytelling in the Ancient Greek

and Roman Worlds

Cities and Citizens

Intensive Latin

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

More details

The final deadline is 30 June, however, we recommend you apply until 25 January.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

7

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, 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

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-level

Grades ABB. A-level subjects will normally include at least one subject which has a written element (ie. which is not a purely practical programme). General Studies is welcomed but not normally included as part of the standard offer.If you offer Latin and Greek as two of your subjects, you will continue your study of these languages; if you have not studied these before, then you will begin your study of them.

AS-level

AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

26500 GBP / year

≈ 26500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / month

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

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Manchester

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