Linguistics BSc (Hons)

at City University of London

Language and speech are uniquely human. This programme is designed to develop an excellent understanding of the communicative abilities of human beings.
 

This broad perspective will give you an unique insight into the underlying structure of language and how different mediums such as speech, writing and signing are used to exchange messages between participants in communication.
 

Additionally, the programme develops a wide range of employability skills such as problem solving, leadership, teamwork, efficient oral and written communication, analytical skills, project management, attention to detail, and self-management.
 

Course content
 

The BSc in Linguistics gives you a firm foundation for a career in professions which depend on general speech and language skills.
 

Year 1
 

Receive a broad introduction to Linguistics and articulatory and acoustic phonetics, exploring the production of speech sounds and their physical characteristics. Develop a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology relevant to speech and language. Explore hearing and some of the ways in which speech sound production can be impaired.

• Introduction to Linguistics (15 credits)

• Descriptive Linguistics 1: Speech, Signing and Writing (15 credits)

• Articulatory Phonetics, Phonology and Speech Development (30 credits)

• Acoustic Phonetics and Audiology (15 credits)

• Bio-medical sciences: Anatomy and Physiology (15 credits)

• Life span studies (15 credits)

• Clinical Linguistics 1: Speech Disorders, Dysfluency and Augmentative or Alternative Communication (15 credits)
   

  Year 2
   

  Gain an understanding of language sciences, language development and the role of language in society and language impairment.

• Linguistics and Language Development (30 credits)

• Applied Phonetics and Phonology (15 credits)

• Bio-medical Sciences: ENT/ Neurology/Brain and Behaviour (15 credits)

• Developmental Psychology and Research Methods (15 credits)

• Instrumental Techniques (15 credits)

• Sociolinguistics 1 (15 credits)

• Descriptive Linguistics 2: Speech, Signing and Writing (15 credits)
   

  Year 3
   

  Develop your research skills in speech and language.

• Clinical Linguistics 2: Acquired and Developmental Language Disorders (15 credits)

• Forensic Phonetics and Linguistics (15 credits)

• Sociolinguistics 2: Language and Gender (15 credits)

• Practical Audiology (15 credits)

• Research Project (60 credits)

• Microplacement (15 credits)

• UK
   

  A-level:

  Typically BBC
   

  Tariff:

  112 UCAS tariff points
   

  International Baccalaureate:

  29 points
   

  BTEC:

  DMM
   

  GCSE:

  A minimum of five passes grade 4 (C) in GCSE, including English Language and Mathematics in addition to other stated requirements.
   

  University preparation programmes

  If you do not qualify for direct entry, you may wish to take a foundation programme first. These programmes are designed to prepare students for entry to City's undergraduate courses.
   

  Access to HE Diploma

  Pass in a QAA recognised Access to HE Diploma in a health or science related subject achieving 60 credits overall with 45 at Level 3 (36 at Distinction and 9 at Merit). Applicants must hold GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C (4) or above.

  Applicants would normally be required to have a further three passes at grade 4 (C) at GCSE in any subject, any applications that do not meet these requirements are welcome and will be reviewed on an individual basis.

  Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English will be considered.
   

  Mixed qualifications

  We often use tariff points within our offers. Any conditional offer based on tariff is likely to only be based on the equivalent of an applicant's top three A-level grades.
   

  Subject exclusions

  We do not accept General Studies and Critical Thinking. These subjects will not be included in any conditional offer we make.
   

  Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

  We welcome applications from students who are completing relevant EPQ Projects. Whilst we recognise the value of these projects in preparing students for independent learning at university, the EPQ is unlikely to form part of any conditional offer we make.

  The EPQ will also not lower the specifics of any conditional offer we choose to make. We will consider the EPQ as part of the holistic assessment of the application and it could be used to form part of our final decision at Confirmation stage.
   

  AS levels

  We recognise that there will be differences of opportunity varying by school and college. As not all students will have the opportunity to sit AS Level exams, it is unlikely we will include AS Level grades in any offer we choose to make.

  Where students have completed an AS Level subject, we will consider this as part of the holistic assessment of the application and it could be used to form part of our final decision at Confirmation stage.

   

  English language requirements
   

  If your first language is not English, we will require evidence of English language proficiency. Minimum requirements are:

  IELTS:

  7.5 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in all components.

Fees for year 2023/24
 

UK

£9,250

Overseas/EU

£19,130

The fees indicated are for undergraduate entry in the 2023/ 24 academic year only. Fees for future years may be subject to an inflationary increase, which is normally 2%.

Career
 

The BSc in Linguistics gives you a firm foundation for a career in professions which depend on general speech and language skills such as commerce, the public sector, advertising and the media.

Linguistics graduates also go into jobs in which they can apply their knowledge of linguistics directly and work for companies which compile dictionaries or develop speech technology applications.

In addition, this degree also provides an excellent basis for studying at postgraduate level in areas like (language) teaching, social work, audiology, speech and language therapy, human resources or law.