BA English Language & Linguistics
About this course
BA in English Language & Linguistics, an undergraduate degree focused on the relationships between language, society and culture. Students examine the social contexts of communication, structural properties of English, and links between language and the mind, while undertaking projects involving linguistic data collection and analysis.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB. Required subjects: A-level (or equivalent) grade A in one of English Language, English Literature, Creative Writing, a Modern Foreign Language or Psychology. Must include grade A in one of English Language, English Literature, Creative Writing, a Modern Foreign Language or Psychology.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 2 UCAS decisions for BA English Language & Linguistics (Q100) at King's College London for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Legal professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 225 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 62%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English Language & Linguistics at King's College London earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £41,500. The £32,500 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for English language.
What do graduates of BA English Language & Linguistics at King's College London do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA English Language & Linguistics at King's College London?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA English Language & Linguistics at King's College London?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 136 UCAS points.
Does BA English Language & Linguistics at King's College London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA English Language & Linguistics at King's College London?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.