If you want to find out more about how people learn and use English, and how the language has evolved over time, this is the degree for you. The degree includes a strong element of linguistics (the scientific study of language), drawing on our considerable expertise in this area.
This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
Main Site (Newcastle)
Study options
BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
15/09/2025
Apply by 29 January
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:
Q302
Institution code:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Newcastle University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
Apply by 29 January
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:
Q302
Institution code:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)
Campus Code:
-
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB
We welcome candidates with an A Level in English Language, although this is not required. We welcome candidates with an A Level in Psychology, Sociology, Maths, or Science.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits
M: 15 credits
Scottish Higher - AABBB
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.
Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
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.
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.
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.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, M2, M2
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.
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.
We especially welcome applications from mature students.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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.
Data from:
This course
Date range:
2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
For Newcastle University, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these
calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data.
Learn more here
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BCC
Most common
BCC Most common
A*A*A
Highest grades
CCC
Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
97%
97% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
This course has a required grade that may not be listed in the data. Check the entry requirements for the full qualification requirements.
How do you compare?
See how students with your grades have been accepted onto this course in the past.
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Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
60%
60 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
85%
85 Go onto work and study
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
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.