BSc Experimental Linguistics
About this course
BSc in Experimental Linguistics, a linguistics degree exploring language processing, sound patterns, and meaning through empirical methods. Core topics include Statistics. Students complete a final-year long essay or project alongside laboratory work. The first year establishes foundations through Introduction to Statistical Methods, Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics A, Introduction To Generative Grammar, and Introduction to Phonetics. The second year advances methodologies with Intermediate Statistical Methods, Introduction to Children's Language Development, and Psycholinguistics: General Processing, while offering optional modules such as Introduction to Speech Science and Semantic Theory. The third year centres on the Long Essay/Project and the Experimental Linguistics Laboratory, complemented by optional studies in areas like Pragmatics in a Social Context, Introduction to Computational Linguistics, and Neurolinguistics.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB (At least one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Psychology.) IB: 36 points (A score of 17 points in three higher level subjects including one from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Psychology with no higher level score below 5. If Mathematics is offered at higher level, the programme will accept either ‘Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Applications and Interpretation.)
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 91%: 20 offers from 22 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 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 107 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 12%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 19%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 11%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 8%
- Teaching Professionals: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 84%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 72%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 43%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 330 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 67%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 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, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Statistical Methods
- Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics A
- Introduction To Generative Grammar
- Core Issues and Academic Skills in Linguistics
- Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics B
- Introduction to Phonetics
- Introduction to Phonology
- Intermediate Statistical Methods
- Introduction to Children's Language Development
- Psycholinguistics: General Processing
- Introduction to Speech Science
- Semantic Theory
- Intermediate Pragmatics
- Intermediate Generative Grammar: Locality
- Intermediate Phonology
- Intermediate Generative Grammar: Word Order
- Long Essay/Project
- Experimental Linguistics Laboratory
- Pragmatics in a Social Context
- Semantic-Pragmatic Development
- Model-based phonetic science
- Current Issues in Syntax
- Stuttering
- Sociolinguistics
- Introduction to Computational Linguistics
- Stages in Language Development
- Linguistics of Sign Language
- Neurolinguistics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Experimental Linguistics at University College London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £53,000. The £38,500 median after five years is £8,500 more than the UK median for Linguistics.
What do graduates of BSc Experimental Linguistics at University College London do next?
82% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Experimental Linguistics at University College London?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Experimental Linguistics at University College London?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 143 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Experimental Linguistics at University College London?
91% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 20 offers from 22 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
How many students continue on BSc Experimental Linguistics at University College London?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.