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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: LAL1

English Language and Linguistics

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£20,000Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics at Manchester Metropolitan University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Manchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. If you are interested in the way in which we communicate and how it can influence people, studying linguistics will help you unravel how language is inextricably linked to who we are. Linguistics is devoted to the scientific study of natural language and concerned with how languages evolve, are structured and what they have in common. It also examines how languages are acquired and used. International tuition fees are £20,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £20,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Linguistics
English Phonetics and Phonology
Syntax and Sentence Structure
Semantics and Pragmatics
Sociolinguistics and Language Variation
Forensic Linguistics
Language Acquisition and Development
Applied Linguistics and Discourse Analysis
UCAS Code:LAL1
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC - BBC

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£60,000

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 — Manchester Metropolitan University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£23,000£27,000
3 years£17,000£20,500£26,000
5 years£20,500£26,500£29,000

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 18% below UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 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: CAH19-01-07). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
20%Studying
20%Work & Study
70%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 average

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

Teaching on my course
94%
Learning opportunities
91%
Assessment and feedback
79%
Academic support
97%
Organisation and management
62%
Learning resources
58%
Student voice
84%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University offers English Language and Linguistics as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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