BA (Hons) Linguistics (Placement Year)

The Linguistics (Placement Year) BA (Hons) course offered by Lancaster University invites students to explore the fascinating subject of Linguistics, investigating how language is structured, used and interpreted. This course includes a valuable placement year, enabling students to gain real-world experience relevant to their studies.Course Content: In the first year, students are introduced to key concepts in linguistics, learning the basics of language acquisition, language variation and change. As the course progresses, students move on to advanced module options in subjects such as sociolinguistics, phonetics and syntax. A dedicated placement year provides students with the opportunity to apply what they’ve learned to real-world contexts, gaining valuable professional and practical skills.Key Modules: Some of the key modules in this course include Introduction to Linguistics, Language and the Mind, Understanding Data, Sociolinguistics, Phonetics and Phonology, English Syntax Beyond the Basics, and Placement Year.Future Careers: Alumni from this course have gone on to pursue careers in a range of sectors including education, marketing, publishing, data analysis and government. Others have chosen to continue their studies in linguistics at postgraduate level or train as speech and language therapists. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here