Linguistics Bachelors & Masters in London

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
BSc Experimental Linguistics BSc (Hons) University College London 88% 10% 5% £9250 £26200 163 London On campus Full-time
Psychology and Language Sciences BSc (Hons) University College London 83% 10% 2% £9250 £35000 164 London On campus Full-time
Psychology and Language Sciences Msci (Hons) University College London 83% 10% 0% £9250 £35000 177 London On campus Full-time
Linguistics BA (Hons) University College London 82% 10% 0% £9250 £26200 157 London On campus Full-time
English Language and Linguistics BA (Hons) King's College London 57% 0% 5% £9250 - 182 London On campus Full-time
Russian and Linguistics BA (Hons) Queen Mary University of London 67% 0% 10% £9250 - 147 London On campus Full-time
English Literature and Linguistics with a Year Abroad BA (Hons) Queen Mary University of London 74% 9% 6% £9250 - 138 London On campus Full-time
French and Linguistics (4 years) BA (Hons) Queen Mary University of London 67% 0% 10% £9250 - 146 London On campus Full-time
English Language and Linguistics with a Year Abroad BA (Hons) Queen Mary University of London 68% 0% 0% £9250 - 143 London On campus Full-time
Hispanic Studies and Linguistics (4 years) BA (Hons) Queen Mary University of London 67% 0% 10% £9250 - 138 London On campus Full-time
English Language and Linguistics BA (Hons) Queen Mary University of London 53% 0% 0% £9250 - 128 London On campus Full-time
Comparative Literature and Linguistics BA (Hons) Queen Mary University of London 67% 0% 10% £9250 - 141 London On campus Full-time
English Literature and Linguistics BA (Hons) Queen Mary University of London 74% 9% 0% £9250 - 124 London On campus Full-time
German and Linguistics (4 years) BA (Hons) Queen Mary University of London 67% 0% 10% £9250 - 134 London On campus Full-time
Linguistics with Year Abroad BA (Hons) Queen Mary University of London 67% 0% 10% £9250 - 145 London On campus Full-time
Comparative Literature and Linguistics with a Year Abroad BA (Hons) Queen Mary University of London 67% 0% 10% £9250 - 141 London On campus Full-time
Linguistics BA (Hons) Queen Mary University of London 67% 0% 10% £9250 - 145 London On campus Full-time
Applied Linguistics and Communication MA Birkbeck, University of London - - - £10800 £19830 - London On campus Full-time
Social Research and Applied Linguistics MRes Birkbeck, University of London - - - £5400 £9915 - London On campus Part-time
Linguistic Studies GradCert Birkbeck, University of London - - - £3600 £6610 - London On campus Part-time
Applied Linguistics MA University of Greenwich - - - £11000 £17450 - London On campus Part-time
Linguistics MA Queen Mary University of London - - - - - - London On campus Part-time
Linguistics and Language (French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish) CertHE Birkbeck, University of London - - - - - - London On campus Part-time
Linguistics and Culture BA (Hons) Birkbeck, University of London - - - - - - London On campus Part-time
Linguistics and Culture with Foundation Year BA (Hons) Birkbeck, University of London - - - - - - London On campus Part-time
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Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Linguistics

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Current jobs

Among graduates of Linguistics who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Specialisations within Linguistics

  • Applied Linguistics
  • Forensic Linguistics
  • Language Sciences
  • English Language
  • Philosophy of Language
  • Creative Writing
  • Philosophy

Skills that graduates consider useful for their work in Linguistics

  • Analysing language
  • Looking at syntax and semantics
  • Research skills
  • Analysis and statistical analysis techniques
  • Ability to accurately collect, interpret and manage data
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Ability to work well in a team and independently
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • IT skills
  • Self- management
  • Time management and organisational skills
  • Project management skills

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Among graduates of Linguistics who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Jobs of graduates of Linguistics (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Linguistics at Manchester Metropolitan University

30% Administrative occupations
15% Sales occupations
10% Business and public service associate professionals
10%
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
5% Media Professionals
5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
5% Sports and fitness occupations
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Grading & Study Time

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Entry Requirements / Admissions

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Linguistics, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

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