Language & Linguistics
University of AberdeenAberdeen, United Kingdom
Course overview
Language and Linguistics at Aberdeen is the fascinating exploration of human language and how speech evolved, creating a bridge between sound and meaning. You will study the ways in which we acquire languages as children and adults, how languages vary and change over time and gain the knowledge and skills to open up a wide variety of careers.
Key highlights
- Explores how human speech evolved and links sound to meaning
- Covers how children and adults acquire languages
- Examines how languages vary and change over time
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
- Teacher of English as a foreign language
- Lexicographer
- Editor
- Translator
- Linguistics researcher
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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