Manchester Metropolitan University

English Language and Linguistics (with a modern language)

Manchester Metropolitan UniversityManchester, United Kingdom

Course overview

If you are interested in the way in which we communicate and how it can influence people, studying linguistics will help you unravel how language is inextricably linked to who we are. Linguistics is devoted to the scientific study of natural language and concerned with how languages evolve, are structured and what they have in common. It also examines how languages are acquired and used.

Our department is home to a wealth of research expertise and that expertise is transferred directly into the classroom. You could be learning from academics who are actively involved in having a real-world imp

Key highlights

  • Study French, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Arabic or Spanish alongside linguistics
  • Options to add a placement year or a year studying overseas
  • Explores how languages evolve, are structured, acquired and used
  • Research-led teaching from academics whose work has real-world impact
  • Beginners welcome in French, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese and Arabic

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — 104-112 UCAS tariff points GCE A levels - grades BCC or equivalent Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma…
  • A-level: BCC — or equivalent
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC National Extended Diploma
  • Access to HE Diploma — Pass overall with a minimum 106
  • GCSE: C/4 — to include English Language

Scholarships

  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    £2,000 for each year of your degree.

    Up to £2,000
  • Sanctuary Scholarship

  • Sports Scholarship

    The total package is worth up to £10,000 per year. Additional support is available for exceptional applicants.

  • Vice-Chancellor’s International Regional Scholarship

    Value: 50% of tuition fees in the first year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • English as a foreign language teacher
  • Translator
  • Interpreter
  • Editor or proofreader
  • Communications officer
  • Marketing executive

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £20,000 per year

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 Manchester Metropolitan University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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