BA Linguistics
About this course
BA in Linguistics, a linguistics degree examining the scientific study of language structure, speech sounds, and sociocultural context. Core topics include Research Methods. Students may undertake an optional placement year or spend a year abroad. The first year establishes fundamentals through Key Skills in Linguistics, Language: Structure and Sound, Language: Meaning and Use, and Languages of the World. The second year focuses on core analytical techniques with compulsory modules Phonetics and Syntax, alongside optional topics such as Psycholinguistics, The Life Cycle of Languages, and Interactional Linguistics. The final year centres on the independent Language Dissertation, supported by optional choices including Sociophonetics, Multilingualism in Society, Language and Gender, Experimental Syntax, and Linguistic Technologies.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB EPQ: BBB plus grade A in the EPQ BTEC: DDM IB: 34 points overall with 16 at Higher Level
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What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 35%
What graduates do next
Based on about 169 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 9%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 22%
- Teaching Professionals: 13%
- Administrative occupations: 11%
- Elementary occupations: 8%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 76%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 57%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 47%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 730 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 12%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 20%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 37%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Key Skills in Linguistics
- Language: Structure and Sound
- Language: Meaning and Use
- Languages of the World
- Phonetics
- Syntax
- Psycholinguistics
- The Life Cycle of Languages
- Interactional Linguistics
- Language Dissertation
- Sociophonetics
- Multilingualism in Society
- Language and Gender
- Experimental Syntax
- Linguistic Technologies
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Linguistics at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £43,000. The £33,000 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Linguistics.
What do graduates of BA Linguistics at University of Leeds do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Linguistics at University of Leeds?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Linguistics at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 125 UCAS points.
Does BA Linguistics at University of Leeds include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Linguistics at University of Leeds?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 35% left higher education.