| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) | find out | 3 years | find out | GBP 9250 per year | find out |
Course Overview
This degree focuses on how language works, how it is structured and what it does, from the physical properties of speech, to how languages change and develop over time.
At a Glance
UCAS Code
Q100
UCAS Institution Name and Code
NEWC, N21
Degree Awarded
BA Honours
Course Duration
3 Years
Entry Requirements
A Level: AAA-ABB
IB: 34-36 points
Opportunities
Study abroad
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You learn about the growth and development of language in the brain as well as methodologies for the scientific study of the human language faculty.
In addition, you study a modern language from a choice of French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese or Japanese.
Modules cover topics such as:
You can complete a dissertation in your third year, investigating a topic that you are passionate about. You will also be offered a range of opportunities to participate in staff research projects.
Highlights of this degree
Quality and ranking
Quality and rankingLinguistics at Newcastle ranks in the top 10 UK universities in The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017 and The Complete University Guide 2017.
We also rank in the top 150 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2016.
Field trips and events
Field trips and eventsStudying at Newcastle means much more than your time spent in the classroom or the library. The School organises regular field trips to cultural venues in the region such as:
We are home to the Newcastle Centre for the Literary Arts (NCLA). This brings internationally renowned writers to Newcastle, through a year-long festival of readings, discussion and debate.
The cross-faculty Centre for Research in Linguistics and Language Sciences also organises a rich programme of extracurricular events.
Study abroad
Study abroadYou will have the opportunity to study abroad for one semester in your second year, through the Erasmus programme. The work that you do and the grades you achieve are counted towards your final degree.
The School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics has Erasmus links with the following universities:
We also have study abroad links with two universities in Canada
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