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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: QL13

Linguistics and Sociology

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£27,800Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Linguistics and Sociology at University of Manchester is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our BA Linguistics and Sociology course will introduce you to the study of the unique human faculty of language and the investigation of the world's languages, while also delving into people's social context and their webs of connection to understand individual behaviour. In Linguistics, you will explore the sounds and structure of languages across the globe, studying topics such as: - how languages arise, change and die; - how children acquire their first language; - how adults learn a second or foreign language; - differences between the speech of men and women; - how we commun... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

How children acquire their first language
How adults learn a second or foreign language
Differences between the speech of men and women
How we communicate as individuals and within groups
What happens when speakers of different languages come into conta
UCAS Code:QL13
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

ABB including one essay based/humanities subject. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels. Typical Contextual Offer: BBC including one essay based/humanities subject. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels.

International Baccalaureate

34 points

34 points overall. 6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the admissions team prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£27,800

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£83,400

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 — University of Manchester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£24,000£30,000
3 years£20,500£24,500£28,500
5 years£25,500£30,500£37,000

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
£24,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 22% above UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 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
89%
Learning opportunities
76%
Assessment and feedback
75%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
70%
Learning resources
83%
Student voice
73%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

1 Scholarship Available

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About University of Manchester

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