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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Q1R1

Linguistics with French

Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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4 yearsDuration
£24,500Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
87%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the BA (Hons) Linguistics with French at Newcastle University. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. This degree combines the study of linguistics with French, to explore how language works and what it does. You spend two thirds of your time concentrating on the structure, history and sociological aspects of the English language. The remaining third is devoted to studying French language and culture. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, a 97% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Linguistic Theory
English Language Structure and Grammar
Sociolinguistics and Language Variation
Historical Development of English
French Language Fundamentals
French Culture and Civilisation
Phonology and Phonetics
Applied Linguistics and Language in Society
UCAS Code:Q1R1
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

Including French. Candidates with AS level French (minimum grade B) will also be considered. Not including General Studies. We particularly encourage applicants with some qualifications in mathematical and/or scientific fields. As the course contains a combination of scientific thinking, language skills, and mathematical reasoning, it may be especially suited to the personality of students who have enjoyed both mathematics/science and arts/humanities subjects.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

With grade 5 in French at Higher Level. Candidates who have some background in Maths and Science may be interested in the cognitive/brain science and quantitative elements of the course. Candidates who prefer Arts and Humanities subjects may be interested in the historical, sociological, and literary elements of the course.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,500

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£98,000

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 — Newcastle University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£26,000£30,000£32,000
3 years£22,500£26,500£32,500
5 years£29,000£35,500£47,500

UK subject average: £28,000 — 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
£26,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 27% above UK average salary
This course
£35,500
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £9,000 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: CAH19-04-01). 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
10%Work & Study
65%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
87%
Learning opportunities
80%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
94%
Organisation and management
82%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
76%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Newcastle University

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