Study linguistics in the context of the English language and develop a deep understanding of the way humans communicate with each other.
Compulsory modules will introduce you to the history, structure and use of the English language and give you a good grounding in areas such as phonetics, syntax and conducting language research. You may also cover subjects such as language acquisition, psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, corpus linguistics and discourse analysis.
You’ll study language in its spoken and written forms – you’ll engage with texts, but also undertake ...
Study linguistics in the context of the English language and develop a deep understanding of the way humans communicate with each other.<br/><br/>Compulsory modules will introduce you to the history, structure and use of the English language and give you a good grounding in areas such as phonetics, syntax and conducting language research. You may also cover subjects such as language acquisition, psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, corpus linguistics and discourse analysis.<br/><br/>You’ll study language in its spoken and written forms – you’ll engage with texts, but also undertake fieldwork and data analysis, gaining a wide range of skills that stand out to employers.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
24/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
Q3Q1
Institution Code
L23
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
AB in Advanced Highers including A in English and AABBB in Highers, or A in English in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers.
D:30,M:15
Pass diploma with 60 credits overall, including at least 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. The Access course must include English modules. An interview and a piece of written work may also be required.
35
35 points overall including 16 at Higher Level with 6 in English at Higher Level.
H2,H2,H2,H2,H3,H3
including H2 in English.
We will consider this qualification in combination with other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.
D3,M1,M2
including D3 in English.
Where an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be ABB at A Level including A in English and grade A in the EPQ.
We will consider this qualification in combination with other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.
A,A,B
including A in English.
Might be accepted as in combination with other qualifications, please contact admissions teams for further advice & guidance.
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