Linguistics and Sociology BA (Hons)
The University of Manchester
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 240 graduates of Linguistics and Sociology BA (Hons) and other courses in Sociology at The University of Manchester for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Sociology.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Sociology courses of The University of Manchester
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Linguistics
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Sociology 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 | |
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Median salary | £25000 | £22000 | £25500 |
25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £28000 | £17000 - £25000 | £21500 - £30500 |
All Linguistics courses of The University of Manchester
Salary of all UK Graduates of Linguistics
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23009 | £20862 | £24353 |
25-75 percentile range | £19988 - £26192 | £15798 - £25535 | £18749 - £30443 |
All Linguistics courses in the UK
Course Description
Our BA Linguistics and Sociology course will introduce you to the study of the unique human faculty of language and the investigation of the world's languages, while also delving into people's social context and their webs of connection to understand individual behaviour. In Linguistics, you will explore the sounds and structure of languages across the globe, studying topics such as:
- how languages arise, change and die;
- how children acquire their first language;
- how adults learn a second or foreign language;
- differences between the speech of men and women;
- how we communicate as individuals and within groups;
- what happens when speakers of different languages come into contact.
You'll also be able to use quantitative methods in the study of large language corpora.
This is a skill which you'll then be able to apply to other fields throughout your life.
In Sociology, you will develop the skills to analyse and interpret contemporary social challenges.
You will explore how claims about social life are based on types of evidence and develop the ability to critically assess them.
Sociology can cover many different topics, from reproduction of inequalities in relation to social categories (such as race, class or gender), to the shaping of intimate relationships by wider cultural contexts, or the generation of resistance and protest by economic trends and crises.
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.
All Linguistics courses of The University of Manchester
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Linguistics and Sociology BA (Hons) at The University of Manchester
25% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
15% | Sales occupations |
10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Engineering professionals |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Information Technology Professionals |
5% | Skilled trades occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
The University recognises a number of foundation programmes as suitable for entry to this undergraduate programme: Applicants completing the INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester international foundation programme are required to achieve ABB in academic subjects and an EAP score of A overall with listening, reading, writing and speaking grade B . Applicants completing the NCUK International Foundation year in xx are required to achieve ABB in academic subjects and an EAP score of A overall with listening, reading, writing and speaking grade B . Applicants studying other Foundation programmes should contact the academic School to check if their qualification is recognised for entry to this programme and for specific entry requirements.
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 7 | An overall grade of 7.0 (with a minimum writing score of 7). |
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.
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)
University Rankings
Positions of The University of Manchester in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Manchester in related subject specific rankings.
Languages & Literature
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- #13
- #16
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #4
- #4
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- Linguistics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #5
- #40
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- Linguistics
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
See all 39 university rankings of The University of Manchester
About The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester is a publicly funded research university with a mission to advance education, knowledge and wisdom for the good of society. University of Manchester’s main site is home to the majority of its faculties and is referred to by its students as ‘the campus’, although in reality Manchester does not have a campus but is instead interspersed throughout the city of Manchester.
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Student composition of The University of Manchester
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Manchester by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 30130
- postgraduates:
- 12730
- Total:
- 42860
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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
Where is this programme taught
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%