BA Linguistics
About this course
BA in Linguistics, a linguistics degree examining the structures, sound systems, and communicative functions of human language. The first year establishes foundational knowledge through compulsory modules including Introduction To Generative Grammar, Introduction to Phonetics, Introduction to Phonology, and Introduction to Children's Language Development. In the second year, students choose from a selection of optional modules such as Semantic Theory, Intermediate Pragmatics, Intermediate Phonology, and Intermediate Speech Science. The final year centres on a compulsory Long Essay/Project alongside further optional study in areas like Pragmatics and Cognition, Advanced Semantic Theory, and Current Issues in Syntax.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB (English Language preferred.) IB: 36 points (A score of 17 points in three higher level subjects preferably to include English Language, with no higher level score below 5.)
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 82%: 74 offers from 90 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
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 30 students who started
- A levels: 75%
- Baccalaureate: 15%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics A
- Introduction To Generative Grammar
- Core Issues and Academic Skills in Linguistics
- Introduction to Children's Language Development
- Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics B
- Introduction to Phonetics
- Introduction to Phonology
- Introduction to Speech Science
- Semantic Theory
- Intermediate Pragmatics
- Intermediate Generative Grammar: Locality
- Intermediate Phonology
- Intermediate Generative Grammar: Word Order
- Long Essay/Project
- Pragmatics and Cognition
- Pragmatics in a Social Context
- Issues in Pragmatics
- Semantic-Pragmatic Development
- Advanced Semantic Theory
- Model-based phonetic science
- Current Issues in Syntax
- Stages in Language Development
- Readings in Syntax
- Constructed languages
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA 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 BA 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 BA Linguistics at University College London?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Linguistics at University College London?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 161 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Linguistics at University College London?
82% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 74 offers from 90 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
How many students continue on BA Linguistics at University College London?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.