BA English Language and Linguistics with Year Abroad
About this course
Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Linguistics with Year Abroad, an English Language and Linguistics degree exploring the history and global diversity of the language. The curriculum includes an integrated year abroad spent studying at a partner institution overseas.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: Pass, with 32 points overall with 16 points at Higher Leve.
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
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: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 250 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 34%
- South East: 40%
- South West: 13%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English Language and Linguistics with Year Abroad at University of Southampton earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £39,500. The £31,000 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for English language.
What do graduates of BA English Language and Linguistics with Year Abroad at University of Southampton do next?
90% 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 Year Abroad at University of Southampton?
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 with Year Abroad at University of Southampton?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 140 UCAS points.
Does BA English Language and Linguistics with Year Abroad at University of Southampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA English Language and Linguistics with Year Abroad at University of Southampton?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.