English Language and Linguistics with Year Abroad BA (Hons)
University of Southampton
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of English Language and Linguistics with Year Abroad BA (Hons) at University of Southampton for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in English Language.
This particular course
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 | £25000 | £25000 | £29000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £29000 | £19500 - £29000 | £24000 - £34500 |
All English Studies courses of University of Southampton
Salary of all UK Graduates of English Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23118 | £22479 | £26135 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20083 - £26750 | £17457 - £26907 | £20459 - £32151 |
All English Studies courses in the UK
Course Description
This course provides a solid foundation in the study of linguistics with a focus on the English language. The programme explores the structure of language, how it varies across speakers, how it develops, how it is learned, and how it is used around the world.
This course will give you an advanced knowledge of contemporary English, its development, systems and use around the world. You'll learn analytical, research and personal skills relevant to a range of careers.
You'll spend your third year studying at a partner university in countries such as Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, South Korea, Czech Republic, Canada and Switzerland.
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
All English Language courses of University of Southampton
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of English Language and Linguistics with Year Abroad BA (Hons) at University of Southampton
| 20% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 20% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
We welcome applicants with other qualifications eg. European Baccalaureate. You will be expected to attain an A level equivalent standard.
The University of Southampton requires all applicants to achieve at least a Grade 4 in English and Mathematics GCSEs (taken in England) or a Grade C in both subjects (where taken in Northern Ireland or Wales). Some degree subjects stipulate specific additional GCSE minimum grades, which will be specified as part of the individual degree programme entry requirements.
For more details on the suitability of your qualifications or foundation programme please contact the Faculty of Arts and Humanities Admissions Team at [email protected]
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 |
Costs
Tuition Fees English Language and Linguistics with Year Abroad BA (Hons)
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| International | £22300 | year 1 |
| EU | £22300 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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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:
August 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)
UCAS application code:
QQ13
University Rankings
of University of Southampton
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 36 different rankings
Positions of University of Southampton in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Southampton in related subject specific rankings.
Languages & Literature
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- #18
- #22
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
See all 36 university rankings of University of Southampton
About University of Southampton
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Student composition of University of Southampton
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Southampton by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 14770
- postgraduates:
- 8470
- Total:
- 23240
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “English Language”: 240 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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FAQ about English Language and Linguistics with Year Abroad BA (Hons) University of Southampton
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £25000 15 months after graduation, £25000 3 years after graduation and £29000 after graduation.
- Business and public service associate professionals (20%), Teaching Professionals (20%), Administrative occupations (10%), Skilled trades occupations (10%)
- 20 graduates rated the course 79. This means that 79% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- University of Southampton achieved the highest ranking for English. It is ranked #22 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (English). See all subject rankings for University of Southampton.
- English Language and Linguistics with Year Abroad BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Southampton.
- It is moderately difficult to get accepted into this course. The average UCAS tariff score of this course is 146 which is among the
Percentile among all English Language students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024