Overview

In the English Language and Linguistics (Hons) course from University of York you’ll examine spoken and written data to understand how language works, using tools from core areas of linguistics including syntax, phonetics and phonology, sociolinguistics and semantics. You will apply your knowledge and skills in linguistics to different domains of language study, for example: psycholinguistics, language acquisition, language variation and change, language in interaction, the history of English, forensic linguistics, forensic speech science, and teaching English as a foreign language.

Building upon the core skills in linguistic analysis you developed in your first year of study, you can customise your programme of study by specialising in particular areas of interest in your second and final years.

You'll be able to take elective modules from another department. All electives are offered subject to departmental approval and timetable availability. You may also take certain language courses offered by Languages for All (LFA) as electives, but there may be restrictions on which LFA levels can be taken at each stage of your degree. Ask us for further details.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding English Grammar

History of English

Intermediate Phonetics and Phonology

Intermediate Syntax

Middle English in Context

Intermediate Language Variation and Change

Teaching English as a Foreign Language I

World Englishes

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

York, 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

87

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A levels

AAB

Access to Higher Education Diploma

Obtain Access to HE Diploma with 36 credits at Distinction and 9 credits at Merit or higher

BTEC National Extended Diploma

DDD

Cambridge Pre-U

D3, D3, M2

European Baccalaureate

80% overall average

International Baccalaureate

35 points

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Tuition Fees

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26900 GBP / year

≈ 26900 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

York

United Kingdom

646 - 1124 GBP / month

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