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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Q101

English Language and Linguistics

York St John University
York, England
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3 yearsDuration
£14,000Per Year (Intl)
£22,000Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics at York St John University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in York, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. On this course you will explore language from different perspectives. You will also learn linguistic analysis and explore debates on language use and the historical development of language. In your first year you will also be able to select an optional module that interests you. International tuition fees are £14,000 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 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £20,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Linguistics
Phonetics and Phonology
Grammar and Syntax
Sociolinguistics and Language Variation
Historical Linguistics
Semantics and Pragmatics
Language Acquisition and Psycholinguistics
Applied Linguistics and Research Methods
UCAS Code:Q101
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£14,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£42,000

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 — York St John University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£18,000£22,000£26,500
3 years£17,000£20,000£24,000
5 years£21,000£26,000£30,500

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 20% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,000
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: CAH19-01-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
20%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
55%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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
95%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
83%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
89%
Learning resources
86%
Student voice
64%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About York St John University

York St John University offers English Language and Linguistics as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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