BA Linguistics And Psychology
About this course
BA (Hons) in Psychology and Linguistics, combining language science with the study of the human mind. Core topics include laboratory techniques, research methods, language and translation, human behaviour, and artificial intelligence and machine learning. The final year includes an independent research dissertation, with a bilingual option available. Specialist facilities include a sound and recording studio, an eye tracking laboratory, and an ERP laboratory for studying brain responses to language.
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Entry requirements
Offers are tariff based, 104 - 128 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.: A Levels: A science subject (e.g. Maths, Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics, Psychology, Science) preferred but not required. General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted. BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080): considered on a case-by-case basis International Baccalaureate Diploma: grade H5 in English Literature/Language and grade H5 in a Science subject preferred but not required Access to Higher Education: pass required Welsh Baccalaureate: We will accept this qualification in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications T Levels: T Levels in a relevant subject considered on a case-by-case basis Extended Project Qualification: Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent.
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 25%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 50%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 28%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 4%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 31%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other qualifications: 15%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Modules
- Introduction to Language
- Describing Language
- Brain and Mind
- Foundations of Criminal and Forensic Psychology
- Development and Individual Differences
- Introduction to English Grammar
- Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology
- Introduction to Meaning
- Research Skills
- Cognitive and Developmental Psychology
- Human Behaviour: From the Individual to the Group
- Neurobiology of Cognition
- Welsh Linguistics
- Semantics and Pragmatics
- Morphosyntax
- History of English
- Diversity in the Welsh Language
- Sounds and Sound Systems
- Researching Language(s)
- Analysing Discourse
- Linguistics and English Language Undergraduate Dissertation
- Dissertation (Bilingual)
- Second Language Acquisition and Language Teaching
- Speech Science
- Language and Communication
- Psycholinguistics
- Welsh Linguistics
- Historical Linguistics
- Multilingualism in Childhood
- Aspects of Bilingualism
- Introduction to Speech Language Therapy
- Child Language Acquisition
- Language Change
- Language Policy and Planning
- Core Concepts in Counselling
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Critical Approaches to Forensic Psychology
- Language, Literacy and Numeracy Development
- Stress, Health and Anxiety
- Psychology of Teaching and Learning
- Beauty and the Brain
- Counselling Skills
- Applied Behaviour Anaylsis
- Cognitive Neuropsychology and Clinical Neuroscience
- Mindfulness
- Neurodiversity and Neurodevelopmental Assessment
- Psychopathology Across the Lifespan
- Social Neuroscience
- School-Based Interventions
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Linguistics And Psychology at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £17,500 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,500 and £28,500. The £23,000 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BA Linguistics And Psychology at Bangor University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Linguistics And Psychology at Bangor University?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Linguistics And Psychology at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 114 UCAS points.
Does BA Linguistics And Psychology at Bangor University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Linguistics And Psychology at Bangor University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.