BA Korean, TESOL and Linguistics
About this course
BA (Hons) in Korean, TESOL and Linguistics, an undergraduate degree combining the study of the Korean language, teaching English to speakers of other languages, and linguistics. Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Human Behaviour, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. This four-year programme includes a compulsory year abroad studying in South Korea. The first year covers foundations through Introduction to Linguistics and Multilingualism, Key Concepts for TESOL, Descriptive Grammar of English, and The Sounds of Language. The second year continues with Korean Language and Society 1, Second Language Acquisition and TESOL, Korean Language and Society 2, and Intercultural Communication in TESOL, alongside optional choices such as Phonetics and Phonology or World Englishes. The third year consists of a study abroad placement incorporating a Reflective Report module based on work experience. The final year involves advanced study through Korean Language Project 1, Lessons and Materials Design for TESOL, and Korean Language Project 2, culminating in a substantial independent 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 42 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 73%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- 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 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- 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
- Key Concepts for TESOL
- Korean Language Foundation 1 or Korean Language in Practice 1
- Descriptive Grammar of English
- The Sounds of Language
- Korean Language Foundation 2 or Korean Language in Practice 2
- Korean Language and Society 1
- Second Language Acquisition and TESOL
- Phonetics and Phonology
- World Englishes
- Language, Gender and Sexuality
- Analysing Media Discourse
- Korean Language and Society 2
- Intercultural Communication in TESOL
- Forensic Linguistics
- Children's Literacy Development
- Psycholinguistics
- Reflective Report
- Korean Language Project 1
- Lessons and Materials Design for TESOL
- Attitudes to Language
- Child Language Acquisition
- English Accents and Dialects
- Communication Disorder and Difference
- Korean Language Project 2
- Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Korean, TESOL 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 £3,500 less than the UK median for Linguistics.
What do graduates of BA Korean, TESOL and Linguistics at York St John University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Korean, TESOL and Linguistics at York St John University?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Korean, TESOL and Linguistics at York St John University?
The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.
Does BA Korean, TESOL and Linguistics at York St John University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Korean, TESOL and Linguistics at York St John University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.