Linguistics Bachelor & Master in London
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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.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
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.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
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).
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
Jobs of graduates of Linguistics (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Linguistics at Manchester Metropolitan University
| 30% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 15% | Caring personal services |
| 10% | |
| 10% | Protective service occupations |
| 5% | Welfare Professionals |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Aug 27, 2024
Entry Requirements / Admissions
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