On our English Language and Linguistics BA you will study the sounds, words and structures of English, as well as the role language plays in different institutional, professional and social contexts.
You will undertake linguistic projects which involve collecting and analysing data and you will develop a thorough understanding of the relationship between language, society and culture; the role of language in the media and social media; health communications; language and education; language and the arts and language and the mind.
Key benefits
- Study language i...
On our English Language and Linguistics BA you will study the sounds, words and structures of English, as well as the role language plays in different institutional, professional and social contexts.<br/><br/>You will undertake linguistic projects which involve collecting and analysing data and you will develop a thorough understanding of the relationship between language, society and culture; the role of language in the media and social media; health communications; language and education; language and the arts and language and the mind.<br/><br/>Key benefits<br/>- Study language in the heart of a truly multicultural, multilingual capital. Youll be based right next door to the National Theatre, Southbank Centre and BFI, offering countless opportunities to see language in action at internationally renowned institutions.<br/><br/><br/>- The chance to tailor module choices across five broad themes: media, arts, education, mind and society.<br/><br/><br/>- Get involved in the numerous stimulating seminar series and events that we run throughout the year.<br/><br/><br/>- Classes are small and welcoming, taught by approachable and supportive staff with international reputations for world-leading research in linguistics and communication.<br/><br/><br/>- London is the perfect place for your studies - there are over 300 languages spoken in the city so if you want to look at language use in multilingual communities you really won’t find anywhere better!<br/><br/><br/>- Development of skills that are valuable for a wide range of professions, such as publishing, advertising, journalism, public relations, speech and language therapy, teaching and research. <br/>
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
Q100
Institution Code
K60
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Not Accepted
A,B,B
Must be a combination of three Scottish Highers and two Scottish Advanced Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject.
D:33,M:12,P:0
Access to English/Literature/Creative Writing/Humanities/Psychology (or similar subject). Level 3 study to focus on either English Literature, English Language, a modern foreign language, or Psychology.
35
35 points overall or an aggregate score of 17 from three Higher Levels. Must include grade 6 at Higher Level in one from English (A or B), Creative Writing, a modern foreign language or Psychology. Note: The total point score of 35 includes TOK/EE.
Please see our online prospectus for further details on our BTEC entry requirements.
H1,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2
Must include at least one of English Literature, English Language, a modern foreign language, or Psychology.
A,B
Must be combined with three Scottish Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject. Must include grade A in at least one of Advanced Higher English, a modern foreign language or Psychology.
D3,D3,M2
Please note that Global Perspectives is not accepted by King’s as one of your Pre-U Principal subjects. Combinations of Pre-U principal subjects and other qualifications (such as A-levels) will be considered. Must include at least one of English Literature, English Language, a modern foreign language, or Psychology at D3.
Not Accepted
A,A,B
Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels. Must include one of English Language, Literature, Creative Writing, a modern foreign language or Psychology at grade A.
Not Accepted
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |