BA English Language and Linguistics
About this course
BA (Hons) in English Language and Linguistics, an English Language and Linguistics degree centred on the study of structure, meaning, and social contexts of language. Core topics include Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Communication & Writing, Human Behaviour, and Research Methods. Students study the basics of British Sign Language in the first year and complete an independent research dissertation in the final year. The first year establishes foundations through compulsory modules such as Introduction to Linguistics and Multilingualism, Language and Society, Semantics and Pragmatics, Descriptive Grammar of English, The Sounds of Language, and Introduction to British Sign Language. The second year continues with core study including Language at Work, alongside optional modules covering topics such as Signed Languages in a Social Context, Phonetics and Phonology, World Englishes, Language, Gender and Sexuality, Analysing Media Discourse, Forensic Linguistics, Children's Literacy Development, and Psycholinguistics. The final year allows further specialisation through optional modules like Attitudes to Language, Child Language Acquisition, English Accents and Dialects, Language, Identities and Cultures, Communication Disorder and Difference, and Reflections in Linguistics, culminating in the compulsory Dissertation.
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Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements: 104 UCAS Tariff points; and 3 GCSEs at grade C/4 (or equivalent) including English Language.
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What students say
Based on about 62 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 81%
- Left higher education: 12%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 8%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 20%
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 50%
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 5%
- London: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 86%
- Access course: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Linguistics and Multilingualism
- Language and Society
- Semantics and Pragmatics
- Descriptive Grammar of English
- The Sounds of Language
- Introduction to British Sign Language
- Signed Languages in a Social Context
- Phonetics and Phonology
- World Englishes
- Language, Gender and Sexuality
- Analysing Media Discourse
- Language at Work
- Forensic Linguistics
- Children's Literacy Development
- Psycholinguistics
- Attitudes to Language
- Child Language Acquisition
- English Accents and Dialects
- Language, Identities and Cultures
- Communication Disorder and Difference
- Reflections in Linguistics
- Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English Language and Linguistics at York St John University earn?
The median salary is £22,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £30,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for English language.
What do graduates of BA English Language and Linguistics at York St John University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA English Language and Linguistics at York St John University?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA English Language and Linguistics at York St John University?
The average entrant had 109 UCAS points.
Does BA English Language and Linguistics at York St John University 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 York St John University?
81% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.