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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Q100

English Language and Linguistics

King's College London, University of London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£29,000Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
81%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics at King's College London, University of London is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. On our Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in English Language & Linguistics, you will focus on the relationships between language, society and culture. You will develop a thorough understanding of the role language plays in different social contexts, such as in traditional media and on social media, in teaching and education settings, in professional institutions, and in creative language use such as novels and films. You will also explore the links between language and the mind, and study the sounds, words and structures of English. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 81% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Phonetics and Phonology
Morphology and Syntax
Sociolinguistics and Language Variation
Psycholinguistics and Language Acquisition
Historical Development of English
Discourse Analysis and Pragmatics
Language and Media Studies
Linguistic Research Methods and Data Analysis
UCAS Code:Q100
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

Must include one of English Language, Literature, Creative Writing, a Modern Foreign Language or Psychology at grade A. Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels.

International Baccalaureate

33 points

33 points overall or an aggregate score of 16 from three Higher Levels. Must include grade 6 at Higher Level in one from English (A or B), Creative Writing, a Modern Foreign Language or Psychology. The total point score of 33 includes TOK/EE.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£87,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 — King's College London, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£26,000£28,000£31,500
3 years£22,000£26,000£31,000
5 years£27,500£32,500£41,500

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▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 30% above UK average salary
This course
£32,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 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

65%Working
10%Studying
5%Seeking Work
60%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

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
81%
Learning opportunities
89%
Assessment and feedback
76%
Academic support
94%
Organisation and management
76%
Learning resources
75%
Student voice
88%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About King's College London, University of London

King's College London, University of London offers English Language and Linguistics as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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