BA (Hons) Philosophy and Linguistics

The BA in Philosophy and Linguistics at the University of York is a flexible and interdisciplinary approach to study. Students will delve into the study of language and its intersection between logical reasoning, psychology, and culture. The course provides a comprehensive understanding of two foundational and complementary disciplines that will challenge the mind and enhance analytical skills.Course Content: This course offers a broad variety of modules covering different areas of philosophy and linguistics. The first year provides an introduction to both disciplines. Students will study the Philosophy of Language and the Truth module while getting a taste of linguistics in the 'Structure of Language' module. In the second and third years, students will have more freedom to tailor their studies towards their interests, whether that be philosophy, linguistics, or a blend of both. Key Modules: Some of the modules on offer are 'Philosophy of Language and the Truth,' 'Modern Philosophy I and II,' 'Metaphysics,' ‘Ancient Philosophy’, ‘Epistemology’, 'Structure of Language,' 'Meanings and Truth: Introduction to Semantics,' 'Sounds of Language: An Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology,' and the ‘Sociolinguistics’ module.[There are no accreditations mentioned for this course.]Future Careers: After graduating from this course, students have a wide array of career options open to them. Graduates have embarked on careers in academia, advertising, charity work, finance, human resources, journalism, law, management, marketing, public sector and civil service, teaching, and many more fields. The learned skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, understanding complex information, oral and written communication, and independence are valued in many employment sectors. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.