English Language and Linguistics BA (Hons)
University of Kent
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 30 graduates of English Language and Linguistics BA (Hons) and other courses in English Language at University of Kent for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in English Language.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All English Language courses of University of Kent
Salary
Salary of Graduates in English Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of English Language 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 | £24000 | £22500 | £26500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21500 - £26000 | £18500 - £27000 | £22500 - £32000 |
All English Studies courses of University of Kent
Salary of all UK Graduates of English Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23118 | £21773 | £25778 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20083 - £26750 | £17120 - £26315 | £20294 - £31408 |
All English Studies courses in the UK
Course Description
Why Study English Language and Linguistics at Kent?
- Student Satisfaction: Linguistics at Kent was ranked 4th for student satisfaction in The Complete University Guide 2023.
- Your degree, your way: Create your own pathway and choose from our wide range of options to tailor your degree to your interests, and develop these interest as they evolve. Study all aspects of language, and discover how it varies according to person, time and situation.
- Kickstart your career: Your knowledge and understanding of how language works and how we communicate will open doors to lots of exciting careers. You will be ready to think critically, and open up wider discourse and dialogues about the problems that matter the most to you. This means our graduates are ready to step into a career of limitless opportunities, so you can effect change in the places you want to see it.
- Expand your Horizons: In a competitive market, having something that differentiates you from the crowd is a real plus. This course provides the option to study abroad or work in industry for a year, demonstrating flexibility in your outlook and displaying enthusiasm and a drive to succeed in new environments.
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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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 English Language and Linguistics BA (Hons) at University of Kent
| 20% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 20% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Media Professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Customer service occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees English Language and Linguistics BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £13500 | year 1 |
| International | £18000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please be aware that if the Government permits, the UK fee quoted may increase in line with inflation.
Full-time fees for 2023/24 for international students are £21,900 for laboratory programmes and £18,000 for non-laboratory programmes
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)
- year 2
University Rankings
Positions of University of Kent in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Kent in related subject specific rankings.
Languages & Literature
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- #34
- #44
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 26 university rankings of University of Kent
About University of Kent
The University of Kent is a publicly funded research university located in Kent, England. The university’s main campus is situated north of Canterbury, while its other campuses are found in Medway and Tonbridge in Kent. Additionally, the university operates postgraduate centres in Brussels, Athens, Rome and Paris.
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Student composition of University of Kent
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Kent by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13390
- postgraduates:
- 2820
- Total:
- 16210
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “English Language”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
