Language & Linguistics and Philosophy
University of AberdeenAberdeen, United Kingdom
Course overview
Do you wonder how our speech and language evolved and why we evolved from caves? Language and Linguistics introduces you to evolution of human language. If you enjoy the way we speak in all its formats this programme will be of interest.
Combine this with Philosophy which introduces you to our human behaviour. There are plenty of wide ranging careers to choose from including many utilising language skills fully.
Key highlights
- Explores the evolution of human speech and language
- Studies how we speak across all its formats
- Philosophy element examines human behaviour
Entry requirements
- Scottish Highers: BBBB — SQA Highers: BBBB
- A-level: BBC — A Levels: BBC
- International Baccalaureate: 32 — to include including 5, 5, 5 at HL
Scholarships
Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE
Aberdeen Global Scholarship worth £6,000 for every year of their programme.
Up to £6,000
Careers this course leads to
- Speech and language therapist (with further training)
- Teacher of English as a foreign language
- Translator
- Editor
- Policy researcher
- Communications officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £1,820 per year (Home/Scottish students); £9,790 per year (RUK students) | International: £20,800 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 University of Aberdeen, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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