Combine your passion for speaking languages with a fascination for how they work, by studying linguistics alongside one of ten languages.
Youll develop the spoken and written skills in your chosen language and explore the cultures and histories of the countries where the language is spoken.
Developing expertise in linguistics will help you navigate the uniquely complex phenomenon of language. You’ll explore language acquisition, structure and change, the mental and social processes that shape and sustain human interaction, as well as phonetics – the study of how sp...
Combine your passion for speaking languages with a fascination for how they work, by studying linguistics alongside one of ten languages.<br/><br/>Youll develop the spoken and written skills in your chosen language and explore the cultures and histories of the countries where the language is spoken.<br/><br/>Developing expertise in linguistics will help you navigate the uniquely complex phenomenon of language. You’ll explore language acquisition, structure and change, the mental and social processes that shape and sustain human interaction, as well as phonetics – the study of how speech sounds are physically produced.<br/><br/>Studying a language will complement this expertise as you’ll be able to use these linguistic concepts and theories to enhance your language learning. Your year abroad will further enhance your language learning.<br/><br/>In your final year, youll develop a project on a topic of your choice to demonstrate the skills and knowledge that you have gained during this four-year degree.<br/><br/>This joint honours degree offers you teaching of the highest standard, in a research-intensive environment where enthusiastic experts and students come together to explore linguistics and languages.<br/><br/>You’ll also be encouraged to get involved in a range of activities organised by the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies and Language@Leeds.<br/><br/>**Choose one of the following languages**<br/>We offer the following languages at two entry levels: beginners or with prior experience (eg A-level or equivalent). If you have prior experience in Arabic or Thai, please contact us before applying:<br/><br/><br/>- Arabic (from beginners level only)<br/><br/><br/>- Chinese<br/><br/><br/>- French<br/><br/><br/>- German<br/><br/><br/>- Italian<br/><br/><br/>- Japanese<br/><br/><br/>- Portuguese<br/><br/><br/>- Russian<br/><br/><br/>- Spanish<br/><br/><br/>- Thai (from beginners level only)<br/><br/><br/>You must include your chosen language in the ‘Further Details’ section of your UCAS application.<br/><br/>Areas of staff expertise in linguistics include: phonetics, syntax, multilingualism, child and adult language acquisition, psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, language change, language and gender, discourse and pragmatics, and endangered languages.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
23/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
Q1R1
Institution Code
L23
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
BB in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers - OR B in Advanced Higher and AAABB in Highers - OR AABBBB at Higher Level. Where a post-A level language route is taken, a B grade in Advanced Higher in the relevant language is required. Where Chinese or Japanese is taken, a GCSE in any modern language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required.
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. An interview and a piece of written work may also be required. This course has additional subject specific requirements. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.
34
34 points overall with 16 at Higher Level. Where a post-A level language route is taken, 5 points at Higher Level in the relevant language is required. Where Chinese or Japanese is taken, a GCSE in any modern language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required.
We will consider the level 3 QCF BTEC at Subsidiary Diploma level and above in combination with other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.
H2,H2,H2,H3,H3,H3
Where a post-A level language route is taken, H3 in the relevant language is required. Where Chinese or Japanese is taken, a GCSE in any modern language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required.
M1,M1,M2
Where a post-A level language route is taken, M2 in the relevant language is required. Where Chinese or Japanese is taken, a GCSE in any modern language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required.
A,B,B
Where a post-A level language route is taken, a B grade in the relevant language is required. Where Chinese or Japanese is taken, a GCSE in any modern language is required. Where any other beginner language route is taken, previous experience in language is not required.
The WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales is accepted in place of a third A-level subject at the same grade.
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