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Languages and linguistics

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Language has played a crucial role in human history. It has helped us tell stories, express ideas and share knowledge. We explore the science and culture behind language. Our staged approach to language learning will help you achieve fluency quickly.

As an undergraduate you can delve into the development of English language and its use around the world. Or choose to learn up to 3 modern languages from French, German, Spanish and Portuguese. Take opportunities to immerse yourself in new cultures and languages by working or studying overseas. At postgraduate level, learn to teach English or improve your practice with applied linguistics. Investigate global languages, cultures and societies or gain skills in translation and interpreting with other master’s options.

  • Mix your studies with business management, English literature, philosophy or politics
  • 5th
    in the UK for modern languages and linguistics

    Guardian University Guide 2022

  • Graduates go on to careers in translation, interpreting, teaching and marketing

Language and linguistics courses

Learn the skills and expertise to move to the next stage of your career with our language and linguistics courses.

Undergraduate courses

Typical offer: ABB
UCAS course code: QR31
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: ABB
UCAS course code: QR32
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: ABB
UCAS course code: QR34
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: ABB
UCAS course code: Q311
Duration: 3 years
Typical offer: ABB
UCAS course code: QQ13
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: AAB
UCAS course code: RV11
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: AAB
UCAS course code: RV21
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: ABB
UCAS course code: Q331
Duration: 3 years
Typical offer: AAA
UCAS course code: G1R1
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: AAA
UCAS course code: G1R2
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: AAA
UCAS course code: G1R4
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: ABB
UCAS course code: R1R2
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: AAA
UCAS course code: R12R
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: ABB
UCAS course code: R012
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: AAA
UCAS course code: R129
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: ABB
UCAS course code: R1R5
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: ABB
UCAS course code: R1R4
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: AAA
UCAS course code: R14R
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: AAA
UCAS course code: R149
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: ABB
UCAS course code: R014
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: AAA
UCAS course code: R122
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: ABB
UCAS course code: R121
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: ABB
UCAS course code: R1N1
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: ABB
UCAS course code: R110
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: AAA
UCAS course code: R111
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: ABB
UCAS course code: RV16
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: ABB
UCAS course code: R12L
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: ABB
UCAS course code: R12T
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: ABB
UCAS course code: R125
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: ABB
UCAS course code: R124
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: ABB
UCAS course code: R15T
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: ABB
UCAS course code: R14T
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: ABB
UCAS course code: R145
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: ABB
UCAS course code: R2R4
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: AAA
UCAS course code: R24R
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: ABB
UCAS course code: R024
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: AAA
UCAS course code: R249
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: ABB
UCAS course code: R221
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: AAA
UCAS course code: R222
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: ABB
UCAS course code: R2N1
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: ABB
UCAS course code: R210
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: AAA
UCAS course code: R211
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: ABB
UCAS course code: RV26
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: ABB
UCAS course code: R22L
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: ABB
UCAS course code: R25T
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: ABB
UCAS course code: R24T
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: ABB
UCAS course code: R245
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: ABB
UCAS course code: R412
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: AAA
UCAS course code: R422
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: ABB
UCAS course code: R411
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: ABB
UCAS course code: R4N1
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: ABB
UCAS course code: R410
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: AAA
UCAS course code: R419
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: ABB
UCAS course code: R42L
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: ABB
UCAS course code: R45T
Duration: 4 years
Typical offer: AAB
UCAS course code: RV41
Duration: 4 years
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