Linguistics and English Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

BA (Hons) Linguistics and English at Manchester Met is the perfect choice if you’re fascinated by how language works and love exploring stories, cultures and ideas through literature. Linguistics helps you uncover how language shapes who we are, how it evolves, and how it’s structured, from the sounds we make to the meanings we create. You’ll learn how languages are acquired and used, gaining both theoretical knowledge and real‑world, applied perspectives. The course focusses on English but also draws on examples from other languages to help you understand the bigger picture.

You’ll be taught by experts whose fascinating research is making an impact on real‑world issues from forensic linguistics and accent mapping, to the implications of how language is used in policy documents. This ensures your learning is always relevant and up‑to‑date.

As you progress, you’ll shape your studies through option module choices, whether you’re interested in Shakespeare, film writing or the gothic. Plus, after your second year you can choose to take a placement or study abroad, gaining valuable experience and expanding your horizons.

With strong local and global links, this degree helps you build the skills, confidence and networks you’ll need for your future.

This course has a foundation year available.

Features and Benefits

* Broaden your horizons - You'll have the opportunity to experience the world by spending your third year studying abroad overseas or on placement.

* Enhance your employability - Internships, volunteering and Rise at Manchester Met allow you to learn career-ready skills beyond the focus of your course.

* Prepare for your career - We coach practical skills for work including communication skills, presentation skills, essay and report writing, summary skills, interview and questionnaire techniques, and digital literacy skills.

* Linguistics expertise - You'll be taught by leading researchers in the field, with real-world linguistic experience, including the identification of notorious criminals in forensic linguistics and research on Greater Manchester’s regional accents.

* Events calendar - You’ll have access to the many conferences, readings, research programmes, festivals and competitions run by the School of English.

* Expert English staff - English staff include award-winning poets and writers, including winners of the Costa First Novel Award and the Ted Hughes Award.

* An exciting location for your career - We'll help you build your own network among our many partners within the creative and culturally rich city of Manchester, a UNESCO City of Literature.