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Linguistics

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Linguistics
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You understand language as more than simply a means of communication.

You appreciate how a society is shaped by the language of its people. At Essex we will help you explore not only how language is acquired, but also how it is used in contexts such as the media, the marketplace, courtrooms and conversations. From catching up over a coffee to settling global debates, language is one of humanity’s most powerful tools – we will help you understand it. 

Why study here?
  • We are 1st in the UK for research impact in modern languages and linguistics (Grade Point Average, Research Excellence Framework 2021)
  • We're in the top 150 globally, and 11th in the UK for linguistics in the QS World University Rankings (2023).
  • We give you the option to study abroad at a partner university of your choice.
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Linguistics courses in Clearing for 2023

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Courses (20)

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BA Linguistics

Study mode:

Full-Time

Campus:

Colchester Campus

Course options:

Study Abroad

Placement Year

How does age, gender, social background and regional origins affect the way we use language? How do languages change over the course of time, and why? How do children learn to talk? Why do some languages appear so different from others? Linguists study these and other questions to gain insight into what it means to “know a language”.

Now in clearing

BA Liberal Arts (Including Foundation Year)

Study mode:

Full-Time

Campus:

Colchester Campus

Course options:

Study Abroad

On our four-year BA Liberal Arts (including foundation year), we work with you to help to develop your subject-specific knowledge and to improve your academic skills. You receive a thorough grounding in these areas during your foundation year (known as Year Zero) to prepare you for a further three years of undergraduate study at Essex.

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BA Liberal Arts

Study mode:

Full-Time

Campus:

Colchester Campus

Course options:

Study Abroad

Placement Year

Knowledge is rooted in the experiences of people across the world. It is created from memory, culture, landscape and myth.

Now in clearing

BA Linguistics (Including Foundation Year)

Study mode:

Full-Time

Campus:

Colchester Campus

Our BA Linguistics (including foundation year) is open to Home and EU students. It will be suitable for you if your academic qualifications do not yet meet our entrance requirements for the three-year version of this course and you want a programme that increases your subject knowledge as well as improves your academic skills.

Now in clearing

BA Modern Languages and Linguistics (Including Foundation Year)

Study mode:

Full-Time

Campus:

Colchester Campus

Our BA Modern Languages and Linguistics (including foundation year) is open to Home and EU students. It will be suitable for you if your academic qualifications do not yet meet our entrance requirements for the three-year version of this course and you want a programme that increases your subject knowledge as well as improves your academic skills.

Now in clearing

BA English Language with Media Communication (Including Foundation Year)

Study mode:

Full-Time

Campus:

Colchester Campus

Our BA Language Studies (including foundation year) is open to Home and EU students. It will be suitable for you if your academic qualifications do not yet meet our entrance requirements for the three-year version of this course and you want a programme that increases your subject knowledge as well as improves your academic skills.

Through language we transmit knowledge and communicate with society, from inviting someone for a coffee to settling global political disputes, language is vital.

We are one of the largest language and linguistics departments in the UK, a place where talented students become part of an academic community that undertakes world-leading research. All of our linguistics courses offer expertise and insight, and learn analytical and practical skills that will serve you well throughout life.

Why study here?
  • You are taught by lecturers internationally recognised for their language research.
  • Ranked 11th in the UK for Linguistics in the QS World University Rankings by subject (2023).
  • We offer a wide range of specialisations – study applied linguistics, theoretical linguistics, sociolinguistics or psycholinguistics with us.
We have a large and thriving graduate research community. 

We provide an active and stimulating environment to carry out your doctoral research and offer six routes to a research degree.

Why study here?
  • You are taught by lecturers internationally recognised for their language research.
  • We're in the top 150 globally, and 11th in the UK for linguistics in the QS World University Rankings (2023).
  • We offer a wide range of specialisations – study applied linguistics, theoretical linguistics, sociolinguistics or psycholinguistics with us.
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