BA English Language and Linguistics (with a modern language)
Manchester Metropolitan University
About this course
BA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics (with a modern language) is an undergraduate linguistics degree centred on the scientific study of natural language, speech structures, and foreign language acquisition. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice and Language & Translation. Students have the option to undertake an optional placement year or study abroad year between their second and final years. The first year covers core foundations through Intercultural Communication and Working in Languages, Interactive Learning Skills and Communication, Phonetics and Phonology, Morphology and Syntax, and Modern Language. The second year progresses with Exploring Multilingualism, Sociolinguistics, and Modern Language. The final year concludes with Discourse Analysis and Modern Language.
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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 30 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
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: 70%
- 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 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 6%
- North West: 55%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 16%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 5%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- 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: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Intercultural Communication and Working in Languages
- Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
- Phonetics and Phonology
- Morphology and Syntax
- Modern Language
- Exploring Multilingualism
- Sociolinguistics
- Modern Language
- Discourse Analysis
- Modern Language
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English Language and Linguistics (with a modern language) at Manchester Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £34,000. The £28,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Linguistics.
What do graduates of BA English Language and Linguistics (with a modern language) at Manchester Metropolitan 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 English Language and Linguistics (with a modern language) at Manchester Metropolitan 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 English Language and Linguistics (with a modern language) at Manchester Metropolitan University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.
Does BA English Language and Linguistics (with a modern language) 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 (with a modern language) at Manchester Metropolitan University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.