Psychology and Linguistics : BA Hons
Lancaster UniversityLancaster, UK
Course overview
Psychology and linguistics is the study of the human mind and language expression. There are many overlapping questions such as ‘what is the relationship between language and the mind?’. By studying these disciplines, we can learn how the social world and the human mind shapes language (and vice versa).
This degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) which is essential if you want to take on a career in professional psychology in the UK.
Key highlights
- Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Explores the relationship between language and the human mind
- Examines how the social world and mind shape language
- BPS accreditation supports a route into professional psychology careers
Entry requirements
- Welsh Baccalaureate — in place of one
- BTEC: DD — combined with A levels
- A-level: AB — plus BTEC at D 35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects We are happy to admit applicants on the basis of five Highers, but where we require a specific subject at A level, we will typically require an Advanced Higher in that subject; combined with BTEC
Scholarships
Lancaster Sanctuary Scholarship
Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship – International
The award will be worth £3,000 and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction, each year of study, for undergraduate programmes.
Up to £3,000Undergraduate International Regional Scholarship
The award will be worth £3,000 and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction, each year of study, for undergraduate courses.
Up to £3,000
Careers this course leads to
- Psychologist (after postgraduate training)
- Speech and language therapist (after further training)
- Research assistant
- Assistant psychologist
- English as a foreign language teacher
- Educational support worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £29,000
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Lancaster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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