BA Linguistics and English
Manchester Metropolitan University
About this course
BA (Hons) in English and Linguistics, combining literature and the scientific study of language. Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, Social & Cultural Analysis, and Global & Comparative Perspective. After the second year, students may opt for a placement year or study abroad. The final year centres on an Independent Project.
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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 28 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 78%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
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%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 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 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Framing Narrative
- Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
- Semantics and Pragmatics
- Reading and Writing Mancunia (Literature)
- Phonetics and Phonology
- Language Acquisition
- Sociolinguistics
- Literature, Theory and Culture
- Discourse Analysis
- Independent Project (English)
- Shared Futures
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Linguistics and English 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 £2,500 less than the UK median for English studies.
What do graduates of BA Linguistics and English 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 Linguistics and English at Manchester Metropolitan University?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Linguistics and English at Manchester Metropolitan University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
Does BA Linguistics and English 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 Linguistics and English at Manchester Metropolitan University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.