BA Linguistics and Psychology
Course overview
This three-year full-time BA Linguistics and Psychology at Bangor University is a joint programme, which focuses on human communication and behaviour. Students will study how humans learn a language, how language changes in different places, and how it influences our interactions. At the same time, the course gives them a firm foundation in psychology, exploring how the brain, body, and social environment work together.
The BA Linguistics and Psychology in Bangor University offers quality facilities, which include a professional sound recording studio, speech lab, and eye-tracking equipment to monitor brain activity. Teaching is done by globally known experts whose research covers language barriers, cognition, and mental health. Students can decide to take on an optional placement year or an international experience year to add practical experience.
Entry requirements
Candidates are to submit a personal statement in which they state their reasons for applying for the course and other information regarding their studies. A relevant academic or employer reference is also needed. Students have the choice to upload their CVs alongside their applications to display their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- The course needs about 112 to 136 UCAS tariff points from Level 3 qualifications.
- A-levels or equivalent qualifications like a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM–DDD or an Access to HE Diploma pass are accepted.
English Language Requirements:
- Applicants from non-English-speaking countries must score a minimum overall IELTS Academic score of 6.0, with no component score lower than 5.5, or submit equivalent approved English language test scores.
Scholarships
Alumni Scholarship
£1,000 in addition to any other international scholarship awarded by Bangor University, UK (excluding the Vice-Chancellor scholarship), awarded for each year of study.
Up to £1,000Deans Scholarship
Undergraduate: £6,000 (per year of study); Postgraduate: £6,000.
Up to £6,000International Scholarships
Undergraduate: £4,000 minimum (per year of study); Postgraduate: £6,000.
Start-Up Bursaries
Start Up Bursaries of £1,000 are available to those students (aged under 25) entering the University from care.
Up to £1,000Vice-Chancellor Scholarship
Undergraduate & Postgraduate Taught - £10,000
Up to £10,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BA Linguistics and Psychology from Bangor University are prepared for careers that require strong analytical and communication skills, including:
- Speech and Language Therapist (requires postgraduate training)
- Translator or Interpreter
- Language Analyst
- Copywriter or Editor
- User Experience (UX) Specialist
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee for international students of the BA Linguistics and Psychology at Bangor University is £21,000 for the 2026 academic session, plus an optional Placement/International Year Fee payment of £1,800. All fees are subject to annual increases.
Admission
To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to find out more about this process.
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