BA (Hons) Linguistics & Philosophy

The BA (Hons) Linguistics and Philosophy course at Nottingham Trent University is a joint honours degree that combines the study of language structure, historical and theoretical issues in Philosophy. It introduces students to key theories and frameworks with an emphasis on real-world implications and applications.Course Content: This course is a unique combination of Linguistics and Philosophy which enables students to explore language structure, meaning, and use alongside the major philosophical traditions through discussions and interpretations of philosophers. The students will get the opportunity to study topics such as the nature of language, philosophy of mind, ethics, and logic.Key Modules: Key modules in the course include Descriptions of Language, Language Mind and Society, Metaphysics and Mind, Moral Philosophy, Philosophy of Mind, Logic and Language, History of Philosophy, Theorizing the Contemporary, and Mind and Knowledge. Various optional modules are also available that let students focus on areas of interest.Future Careers: Graduates of the BA (Hons) Linguistics and Philosophy have wide range of career options across various sectors. They can work in areas such as education, research, translation and interpretation, speech and language therapy, journalism and media, public policy, etc. The career-focused nature of the course helps students develop a variety of transferable skills, thus opening a wide variety of job opportunities.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.