BSc Language and Linguistics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Linguistics, combining the study of language structure, meaning, and use with counselling studies as an optional specialism. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Clinical Skills, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The programme offers a study abroad opportunity in the second year and placements in English language teaching contexts both locally and internationally.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC Applicants can satisfy the requirement for the A level grade C by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 25%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Modules
- Communication and Language
- Children's Language
- Analysing Language I
- Analysing Language II
- How language works
- Varieties of English
- Nature and Contexts of Counselling
- Talk, Interaction and Social Organisation
- Semantics
- Linguistic Theory I
- Language Acquisition
- Research Methods in Linguistics
- Counselling Theory
- Issues in morphology and morphosyntax
- Work Placement
- International Academic Studies
- Literature Review in Linguistics
- Researching Talk
- Current Issues in Linguistics
- Language Acquisition
- Developing the Reflective Practitioner
- Linguistic Interfaces
- Structure and History of English
- Investigating Ellipsis
- Dissertation in Linguistics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Language and Linguistics at Ulster University earn?
The median salary is £21,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £16,000 and £24,000. The £21,000 median after fifteen months is £6,000 less than the UK median for Linguistics.
What do graduates of BSc Language and Linguistics at Ulster University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Language and Linguistics at Ulster University?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Language and Linguistics at Ulster University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
Does BSc Language and Linguistics at Ulster 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 BSc Language and Linguistics at Ulster University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.