BA English Language and Linguistics
Manchester Metropolitan University
About this course
BA (Hons) in Linguistics, the study of how human language is structured, acquired, and used. Core topics include Research Methods and Ethics & Professional Practice. An optional placement or study-abroad year can be taken after the second year. A final-year independent research project requires a 10,000-word written submission.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC IB: IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English
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What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 71%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 65%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 75%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 15%
- South East: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundational Skills for Applied Linguistics
- Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
- Semantics and Pragmatics
- Phonetics and Phonology
- Morphology and Syntax
- Exploring Multilingualism
- Sociolinguistics
- Language Acquisition
- Discourse Analysis
- Independent Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English Language and Linguistics at Manchester Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £29,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Linguistics.
What do graduates of BA English Language and Linguistics at Manchester Metropolitan University do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA English Language and Linguistics at Manchester Metropolitan University?
81% 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 and Linguistics at Manchester Metropolitan University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
Does BA English Language and Linguistics at Manchester Metropolitan 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 English Language and Linguistics at Manchester Metropolitan University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.