Linguistics with Year Abroad BA (Hons)

How language works and how we use it is key to understanding today’s world. AI-generated language and algorithms are going to be more present in our lives and the way we express ideas around areas like gender is shifting. <br/><br/>We’ll provide fascinating research insights into the nature of language, as well as the role it plays in shaping our identity and how we interact with others. It won’t take you long to see why we’ve been the top-ranked research unit in linguistics in the UK for 20 years, in each of the last four national Research Excellence Framework assessments. <br/><br/>**The latest insights** <br/><br/>You’ll struggle to find anywhere else where conversations about linguistics are as diverse. One day you’ll hear about our work preserving the cultural heritage of local communities, the next we’ll tell you about how we provide language-awareness training to help reduce social bias. Leaders working in forensic linguistics, speech and language therapy and computational linguistics will also share their experiences in guest lectures. <br/><br/>Research skills are sought after by employers, so we’ll help you become confident collecting and analysing data from experiments, interviews, fieldwork and more. Perhaps you’ll discover you want to apply these skills to work in education, policy or journalism. Or maybe computational linguistics is where you’ll find a rewarding role.

Get a Russell Group education with a difference, at Queen Mary University of London.<br/><br/>Whatever your dreams and aspirations look like, you can expect unique opportunities, a welcoming community and outstanding support. With 92% of students coming from a state school background and 75% identifying as BAME, Queen Mary is a university committed to fair and accessible education for everyone. As a top 20 UK University (QS World University Rankings 2026), they're also award-winners for their teaching, research, and campus environment. Picture leading academics, state-of-the-art resources, programmes focused on employability and opportunities for industry placements, internships and networking, and a diverse & inclusive community. That's what awaits at Queen Mary University of London.<br/><br/>You'll also be studying in the number one city in the world for Students (QS Best Students Cities 2025). Queen Mary is a short distance from London's museums, galleries, nightclubs, and an internationally-renowned food scene. It's the perfect place to meet people and embrace different cultures from across the world.<br/><br/>Secure your Clearing place today!