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Linguistics

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 20 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Main Site (Newcastle)
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Course summary

Our Linguistics BA Honours degree focuses on developing your understanding of:

  • how language works

  • how we use language

  • the growth of language in the mind

You'll explore linguistics in relation to English and other languages to build a firm base of skills and knowledge. This will open up many career paths to you - from journalism and data science to teaching or further postgraduate study.

In your first year, you’ll study a foreign language, modern or ancient, alongside linguistics. Throughout your degree, you'll follow a cutting-edge programme shaped by the expertise of our world-leading researchers. You'll explore the latest ideas and most exciting areas of linguistics, such as:

  • first and second language acquisition

  • child language acquisition

  • language variation and change

  • psycholinguistics

  • theoretical linguistics

At the end of this course, you'll become a confident and competent professional. You will become an expert in the scientific study of language, covering sound systems, structure, and social context.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site (Newcastle)

Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 20 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
Q100
Institution code:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
Q100
Institution code:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
ABB

We welcome candidates with an A Level in Psychology, Sociology, Maths, or other Sciences.

As the course contains a combination of scientific thinking, language skills, and mathematical reasoning, it may be especially suited to the personality of students who have enjoyed both mathematics/science and arts/humanities subjects.

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
AABBB

Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted.

We particularly encourage applicants with some qualifications in mathematical and/or scientific fields. As the course contains a combination of scientific thinking, language skills, and mathematical reasoning, it may be especially suited to the personality of students who have enjoyed both mathematics/science and arts/humanities subjects.

Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 30 Merit: 15

Extended Project

If you offer the Level 3 Extended Project Qualification in a topic relevant to the degree programme, we may take this into account in our consideration of your application.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 32

A minimum of 32 points. If not studying a full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level and completion of a national high school diploma.

Candidates who have some background in Maths and Science may be interested in the cognitive/brain science and quantitative elements of the course. Candidates who prefer Arts and Humanities subjects may be interested in the historical, sociological, and literary elements of the course.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1H2H2H3H3

We particularly encourage applicants with some qualifications in mathematical and/or scientific fields. As the course contains a combination of scientific thinking, language skills, and mathematical reasoning, it may be especially suited to the personality of students who have enjoyed both mathematics/science and arts/humanities subjects.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3M2M2

We welcome applicants with English Language, English Literature, or English Language and Literature qualifications. Applicants with qualifications in Mathematics and the Natural Sciences are also encouraged.

We especially welcome applications from mature students.

We also particularly encourage applicants with some qualifications in mathematical and/or scientific fields. As the course contains a combination of scientific thinking, language skills, and mathematical reasoning, it may be especially suited to the personality of students who have enjoyed both mathematics/science and arts/humanities subjects.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Newcastle University Undergraduate tuition fees will be confirmed in July 2026.

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