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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: Q112

Language Sciences (Study Abroad)

Lancaster University
Lancaster, England
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4 yearsDuration
£31,815Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the BSc (Hons) Language Sciences (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University. Based in Lancaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Explore the uniquely human phenomenon of language from a scientific perspective. Examine how languages construct texts from sounds, how texts express thought, and how language sciences intersect with cognitive science, psychology, and computer science. This fast-moving and rapidly developing field will help you develop valuable skills in experimental methods, computing and quantitative data analysis whilst providing a gateway to careers in fields as diverse as computing, health, education and law enforcement. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Computational linguistics and how machines comprehend and produce language
Why Lancaster?
Discover new perspectives
Get a head start
A new era of languages
Your year abroad
Important Information
UCAS Code:Q112
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

International Baccalaureate

35 points

with 16 points from the best 3 Higher Level subjects

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic58————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£31,815

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£127,260

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 — Lancaster University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,500£25,000£27,000
3 years£18,500£22,500£26,000
5 years£24,500£29,000£34,500

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▼ 10% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 16% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-01-07 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

61%Working
12%Studying
13%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
58%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-01-07 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
94%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
78%
Academic support
96%
Organisation and management
84%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
75%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

2 Scholarships Available

Matched to your course, level & nationality

Your nationality

MeritCountry-specific

India Scholarship – Undergraduate

Lancaster University · Undergraduate

£3,000scholarship value
  • For India students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship

Lancaster University · Undergraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Lancaster University

About Lancaster University

Lancaster University offers Language Sciences (Study Abroad) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#24UK Ranking
18,620+Students
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