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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Q140
Linguistics and the English Language
Bangor UniversityBangor, Wales
3 yearsDuration
£19,000Per Year (Intl)
£21,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Linguistics and the English Language at Bangor University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Bangor, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. On this Linguistics and the English Language degree you will learn about, understand and interpret many aspects of human language. Our introductory and advanced modules will give you a strong foundational background and important scientific insight into the nature, structure and use of language, as well as into the history of English and sociolinguistics (the relationship between language and society). You will also be introduced to the tools and methods that will allow you to undertake your own investigations into English as well as other languages spoken around the world. Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £17,500 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Including possible sounds used in speech and their combination (phonetics
Phonology)
How words are built up morphology)
What distinguishes sentences from just strings of words (syntax)
Meaning (semantics and pragmatics)
Culture and norms have upon language use (sociolinguistics) and how languages change over time
UCAS Code:Q140
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 104 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 62 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£19,000
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£57,000
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Bangor University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £18,000 | £21,000 | £24,000 |
| 3 years | £13,000 | £17,500 | £23,000 |
| 5 years | £17,500 | £23,000 | £28,500 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 30% below UK average salary
This course
£17,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH19-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
45%Working
15%Studying
35%Work & Study
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
88%
Overall
Teaching on my course
93%Learning opportunities
85%Assessment and feedback
90%Academic support
94%Organisation and management
82%Learning resources
79%Student voice
92%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Bangor University
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