English Language and Linguistics

The University of Sheffield · Sheffield

Qualification

Degree

Length

3 yrs

UK fees / yr

£9,535

Study

Full-time

Robin · your guide

Here's the honest picture on this course - what you'd study, whether you'd likely get in, what it pays, and where it leads. Everything's real data.

About this course

This course bridges between humanities and science, training you in the study of language and linguistics. You'll discover the science behind language acquisition and processing, and will learn how English has changed over the centuries and the impact it has on society today. This course bridges between humanities and science, training you in the study of language and linguistics.

You'll discover the science behind language acquisition and processing, and will learn how English has changed over the centuries and the impact it has on society today. Analyse language in all its forms - how it shapes our lives, connects people and drives creativity. Our course draws on insights from science and arts, and gives you a fresh, hands-on approach to understanding how language works in the real world.

You’ll build a solid foundation in language and linguistics and then discover and focus on the areas you love most. You'll be guided by an international group of subject specialists and your own academic tutor, who will provide personalised support based on your interests and career goals. 90 per cent of our research is rated world-leading by the latest Research Excellence Framework (2021).

This research is woven into our teaching, so your learning sits at the cutting edge of the subject and you’ll find out about the latest research before anyone else.

Could you get in?

The grades students arrived with

112-127 pts10%

128-143 pts25%

144-159 pts25%

160-175 pts35%

How they qualified

95% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:

alevel95%

otherHE5%

Could I get in? Try your grades

120 UCAS pts