Lancaster University
Psychology and Linguistics BA (Hons)
Lancaster University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 155 graduates of Psychology and Linguistics BA (Hons) and other courses in Psychology (Non-Specific) at Lancaster University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Psychology (Non-Specific).

Overall student satisfaction
78 /100
155 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
All Psychology (Non-Specific) courses of Lancaster University
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Psychology (Non-Specific)

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Psychology (Non-Specific) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22500 £19500 £22500
25-75 percentile range £20500 - £25000 £16000 - £23500 £18500 - £28500
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Psychology (Non-Specific) courses of Lancaster University


Salary of all UK Graduates of Psychology (Non-Specific)

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22251 £21088 £24883
25-75 percentile range £19647 - £25893 £15818 - £25563 £18685 - £30835
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Psychology (Non-Specific) courses in the UK

Course Description

Our degrees are accredited by the British Psychological Society and provide the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the Society.

How does a child learn language? How does language relate to thought? You’ll discover there are many overlapping questions between linguistics and psychology. You’ll start your degree studying the core modules of Linguistics, Investigating Psychology and Understanding Psychology. In your second year you’ll discover more about the sounds and structures of the world’s languages. In Psychology, you’ll discover more about experimental and research methods. In your third year, you’ll specialise even further. Choices include Psycholinguistics and Language and Identities: Gender, ethnicity and class. You could also choose to write a dissertation in a topic you would like to cover in-depth. Your degree will stand you in good stead for careers involving analysis, assessment and the weighing-up of arguments, as you will be able to develop linguistic, analytical and investigative skills that are valued by employers such as law firms, management consultancies and the media. Linguistic awareness is a real boost when working for international and multicultural companies and organisations.

Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Psychology (Non-Specific) courses of Lancaster University

Current jobs

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All courses of Lancaster University

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Psychology (Non-Specific) courses of Lancaster University

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Psychology and Linguistics BA (Hons) at Lancaster University

15% Managers, directors and senior officials
10% Secretarial and related occupations
10% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Finance Professionals
10% Conservation and environment professionals
5% Health associate professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Secretarial and related occupations
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Grading & Study Time

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Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Psychology (Non-Specific)

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
All Psychology (Non-Specific) courses of Lancaster University

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 7.0
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Psychology and Linguistics, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

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.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)
  • year 2

University Rankings

Positions of Lancaster University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Lancaster University in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #15 
    • #19 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #23 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #101 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #126 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #151 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #278 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

See all 34 university rankings of Lancaster University

About Lancaster University

Lancaster University was established in 1964 and is located in the rural setting of Lancaster. The campus provides a series of amenities, including banks and a post office. Academically, all of this university’s courses and programmes are accredited and approved by MARP, ensuring that the curriculums delivered here are set at a high standard. In terms of facilities, students have access to a variety of study and recreational spaces intended to improve their wellbeing, such as Meditation and Tai Chi classes, and Woodland walks.

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Student composition of Lancaster University

Total number of students enrolled at Lancaster University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:
12595
postgraduates:
4065
Total:
16660
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Linguistics”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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