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UndergraduateMaster of LinguisticsUCAS: QQ14
MLing English Language and Linguistics (integrated masters)
University of EssexColchester, England
5 yearsDuration
£21,500Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Essex, the MLing MLing English Language and Linguistics (integrated masters) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in Colchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. Language is fundamental to our thoughts, our relationships, and our civilisations. Through language, we transmit knowledge, from inviting someone for coffee, to promoting the latest scientific theory, to settling global political disputes. This course will allow you to explore a variety of aspects of linguistics up to a very high level of expertise. International tuition fees are £21,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 71% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Phonetics and Phonology
Morphology and Syntax
Sociolinguistics
Psycholinguistics and Language Acquisition
Principles of English Language Teaching
Language and the Brain
Applied Linguistics Research Methods
Dissertation Project
UCAS Code:QQ14
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 120 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 60 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£21,500
per year
Total Course Cost (5 years)£107,500
Home Student Fee
£9,535
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 — University of Essex
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £27,000 | £31,000 |
| 3 years | £18,500 | £24,000 | £28,000 |
| 5 years | £22,000 | £28,000 | £35,000 |
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
£24,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 12% above UK average salary
This course
£28,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
68%Working
4%Studying
20%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
43%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
87%
Overall
Teaching on my course
92%Learning opportunities
88%Assessment and feedback
86%Academic support
95%Organisation and management
81%Learning resources
84%Student voice
80%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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