BA English Language and Linguistics
About this course
BA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics, an English Language and Linguistics degree focusing on formal systems, behavior, and structural description. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Language & Translation. The final year culminates in an independent research dissertation project. The first year establishes foundations through compulsory modules such as Exploring Language, Introducing English Language, and World Varieties of English alongside a tutorial module, with options including Language and Text. The second year continues with English Language and Linguistics Tutorial 2, while offering optional modules like Language Structure, Spoken Discourse Analysis, History of the English Language, Meaning in Language, Child Language Acquisition, Language and Literary Style, and Teaching and Education 1: An Introduction. The final year centers on the English Language and Linguistics Dissertation, alongside optional modules including Subjects in Applied Linguistics, Subjects in Theoretical Linguistics, Teaching and Education 2: Theory to Practice, Topics in Applied Linguistics, Topics in Theoretical Linguistics, and Work Placement for Humanities.
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Entry requirements
A Levels – CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points). T levels – 96 UCAS Tariff points. International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis. BTEC Extended Diploma – MMM. BTEC Diploma – DD. Access – 96 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course. If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component. We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combination of qualifications listed above. For further information, please contact Course Enquiries.
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North East: 5%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 65%
- South East: 10%
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.
Modules
- English Language and Linguistics Tutorial
- Exploring Language
- Introducing English Language
- World Varieties of English
- Language and Text
- English Language and Linguistics Tutorial 2
- Language Structure
- Spoken Discourse Analysis
- History of the English Language
- Meaning in Language
- Child Language Acquisition
- Language and Literary Style
- Teaching and Education 1: An Introduction
- English Language and Linguistics Dissertation
- Subjects in Applied Linguistics
- Subjects in Theoretical Linguistics
- Teaching and Education 2: Theory to Practice
- Topics in Applied Linguistics
- Topics in Theoretical Linguistics
- Work Placement for Humanities
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English Language and Linguistics at University of Westminster earn?
The median salary is £22,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £34,500. The £29,000 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for English language.
What do graduates of BA English Language and Linguistics at University of Westminster do next?
70% 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 Westminster?
91% 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 Westminster?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 95 UCAS points.
Does BA English Language and Linguistics at University of Westminster 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 Westminster?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.