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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Q1T4
Linguistics with Japanese/Chinese
Newcastle UniversityNewcastle upon Tyne, England
4 yearsDuration
£24,500Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
96%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Newcastle University, the BA (Hons) Linguistics with Japanese/Chinese provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. 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 allows you to combine your interest in linguistics with the study of Mandarin Chinese or Japanese. Two thirds of your modules concentrate on the structure, history and sociological aspects of the English language, and one third is devoted to studying your chosen language. You spend a year abroad in either China or Japan, developing your language confidence and experiencing life in another 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 £25,000 within three years, and a 97% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Phonology and Phonetics
Syntax and Grammatical Structures
Language Acquisition and Development
History of the English Language
Sociolinguistics and Language Variation
Japanese/Chinese Language Skills
Applied Linguistics in Practice
Year Abroad and Cultural Integration
UCAS Code:Q1T4
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB We welcome candidates with an A Level in Psychology, Sociology, Maths, or other Sciences. |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points 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
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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 Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,500 | £24,000 | £28,000 |
| 3 years | £22,000 | £25,000 | £26,000 |
| 5 years | £27,000 | £30,000 | £36,000 |
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≈ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 20% above UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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
84%Working
15%Work & Study
98%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
85%
Overall
Teaching on my course
96%Learning opportunities
90%Assessment and feedback
73%Academic support
96%Organisation and management
76%Learning resources
91%Student voice
75%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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