English Language and Linguistics BA (Hons)
Course Overview - English Language and Linguistics BA (Hons)
On our Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in English Language & Linguistics, you will focus on the relationships between language, society and culture. You will develop a thorough understanding of the role language plays in different social contexts, such as in traditional media and on social media, in teaching and education settings, in professional institutions, and in creative language use such as novels and films. You will also explore the links between language and the mind, and study the sounds, words and structures of English. You will have many opportunities to undertake projects which...
On our Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in English Language & Linguistics, you will focus on the relationships between language, society and culture. You will develop a thorough understanding of the role language plays in different social contexts, such as in traditional media and on social media, in teaching and education settings, in professional institutions, and in creative language use such as novels and films. You will also explore the links between language and the mind, and study the sounds, words and structures of English. You will have many opportunities to undertake projects which involve collecting and analysing linguistic data.<br/><br/><strong>Key benefits</strong><br/>• Taught by academics who have an international reputation for world-leading research in language, linguistics and communication.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Small class sizes, supportive learning environments and approachable teaching staff.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Central location gives easy access to major libraries and educational institutions in the London area.<br/><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/><br/><br/><br/>- 5th in the UK for English Language & Literature (QS World University Rankings per subject 2025)<br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
29/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
Q100
Institution Code
K60
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
B,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.
Access to HE Diploma
D:30,M:15,P:0
The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be 60 credits in total and must include at least 15 Level 3 credits awarded at Distinction in one of English Language or Literature, Creative Writing, a Modern Foreign Language or Psychology. Access to English/Literature/Creative Writing/Humanities/Psychology (or similar subject).
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
33
33 points overall or an aggregate score of 16 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. The total point score of 33 includes TOK/EE.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Please see our online prospectus for further details on our BTEC entry requirements.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1,H2,H2,H2,H3,H3
Must include at least one of English Literature, English Language, a Modern Foreign Language, or Psychology at H2.
Scottish Advanced Higher
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.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,M2,M2
Must include at least one of English Literature, English Language, a Modern Foreign Language, or Psychology at D3. 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.
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Not Accepted
A level
A,B,B
Must include one of English Language, Literature, Creative Writing, a Modern Foreign Language or Psychology at grade A. 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.
T Level
Not Accepted
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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