BA Psychology and Linguistics
About this course
BA Hons in Psychology and Linguistics, a psychology and english language and linguistics degree exploring the human mind and language expression. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Historical Research, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Human Behaviour. The degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society, which is required for pursuing professional psychology careers in the UK. The first year covers foundations through Cognitive and Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology and Neuropsychology, Foundations of Language, Foundations of Psychological Research, Introduction to Psychological Research, and Language in Mind and Society. The second year advances knowledge via Cognitive Psychology, Corpus Linguistics, Language and Society in a Data-Driven World, Experimental Methods for Psychology, Language Acquisition, Qualitative and Quantitative Methods for Psychology, and Social Psychology. The final year includes core modules in Cognitive Linguistics, Cognitive Neuroscience, Developmental Psychology, and a Psychological Dissertation, alongside optional modules such as Language, Culture and Cognition and Psycholinguistics.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 85%: 35 offers from 41 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 19%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 17%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 8%
- Caring personal services: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 35%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 15%
- West Midlands: 5%
- London: 15%
- South East: 5%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Cognitive and Social Psychology
- Developmental Psychology and Neuropsychology
- Foundations of Language
- Foundations of Psychological Research
- Introduction to Psychological Research
- Language in Mind and Society
- Cognitive Psychology
- Corpus Linguistics, Language and Society in a Data-Driven World
- Experimental Methods for Psychology
- Language Acquisition
- Qualitative and Quantitative Methods for Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Cognitive Linguistics
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Developmental Psychology
- Psychological Dissertation
- Language, Culture and Cognition
- Psycholinguistics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Psychology and Linguistics at Lancaster University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £34,500. The £29,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BA Psychology and Linguistics at Lancaster University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Psychology and Linguistics at Lancaster University?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Psychology and Linguistics at Lancaster University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 35 points in the IB. The average entrant had 177 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Psychology and Linguistics at Lancaster University?
85% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 35 offers from 41 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BA Psychology and Linguistics at Lancaster University accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
How many students continue on BA Psychology and Linguistics at Lancaster University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.