BA English Language and Linguistics
About this course
BA in English Language and Linguistics, an undergraduate degree exploring how English shapes human communication, thought, and experience through the scientific study of language. The course investigates written and spoken English, language structure, grammar, discourse, and the historical development of the language from regional dialects to global communication. Students examine language acquisition, applied linguistics, and real-world communication data with a high degree of flexibility in the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 34
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What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Further study: 25%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 190 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 11%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 44%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English Language and Linguistics at University of Warwick earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £41,500. The £33,500 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for English language.
What do graduates of BA English Language and Linguistics at University of Warwick 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 at University of Warwick?
90% 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 at University of Warwick?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 149 UCAS points.
Does BA English Language and Linguistics at University of Warwick 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 English Language and Linguistics at University of Warwick?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.