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BA (Hons) Linguistics and Philosophy Bachelor's degree at the University of Leeds
BA (Hons) Linguistics and Philosophy at University of Leeds combines the study of language and philosophical inquiry, drawing on core theory, research methods, applied practice, specialist options, and an independent project.
BA (Hons)
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3
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Full-time
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in work/study (15m)
About this course
BA (Hons) Linguistics and Philosophy is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at the University of Leeds. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For English studies graduates from this provider, 84% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 61% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £25,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for English & Literature, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
8.3
/ 10
Excellent
3 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Strong80
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Excellent84
Moderate evidence Published sample: 35; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 84% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Excellent85
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 85% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 6 modules
- Language: Structure and SoundCompulsory20 credits
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This module introduces you to the scientific study of language structure and speech sounds across the world's languages.
- How to do PhilosophyCompulsory20 credits
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This introductory module offers you a foundation in some of the formal and informal reasoning skills used in philosophy.
- Language: Meaning and UseCompulsory20 credits
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This module introduces you to the scientific study of language processing, language development, and language use in a range of social and communicative settings.
- The Good, the Bad, the Right, the WrongOptional20 credits
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This module introduces you to some of the key themes, debates and ideas in moral and political philosophy.
- Knowledge, Self and RealityOptional20 credits
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This module introduces you to central issues in philosophy of mind, epistemology, and metaphysics which concern the self and its relationship to the rest of the world.
- Languages of the WorldOptional20 credits
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In this project-based module you'll examine varieties of English and various other languages. You'll develop key transferable skills as well as discipline-specific language analysis skills.
Year 2 8 modules
- PhoneticsCompulsory20 credits
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This module looks at how the vocal mechanism works to produce the sounds we observe in languages. You'll learn how to use the International Phonetic Alphabet and take basic acoustic measurements using specialist software.
- SyntaxCompulsory20 credits
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This module introduces you to principles of syntactic theory and trains you to carry out basic practical syntactic analysis of language material. The module develops your ability to build scientific arguments.
- PsycholinguisticsOptional20 credits
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This module focuses on innateness and the biological basis for language and language acquisition.
- The Life Cycle of LanguagesOptional20 credits
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This module introduces you to the major issues concerning language origins, diversity, endangerment and death.
- Interactional LinguisticsOptional20 credits
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This module introduces you to the study of language as it is used in verbal interaction.
- Do the Right Thing: Topics in Moral PhilosophyOptional20 credits
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This module offers an intermediate level exploration of some of the central concepts, issues, theories, and debates in moral philosophy.
- How to Live Together: Topics in Political PhilosophyOptional20 credits
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This gateway module offers an intermediate level exploration of a selection of themes, debates and ideas in political philosophy.
- How do you Know? Topics in EpistemologyOptional20 credits
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This gateway module offers an intermediate level exploration of a selection of themes, debates and ideas in epistemology, including issues concerning human knowledge and beliefs.
Year 3 7 modules
- DissertationCompulsory40 credits
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You'll carry out and report on a piece of original research in linguistics or philosophy, guided by a supervisor. You'll gain in-depth knowledge of a specific area of your own choice, and many transferable research skills.
- Linguistic TechnologiesOptional20 credits
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This module explores the linguistic nature of AI alongside technologies used in forensic phonetics, speech and language therapy, translation, and accessibility.
- Language and GenderOptional20 credits
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This module explores the relationship between language, gender and sexualities by engaging with (English) texts and media that sustain cultural ideas about gendered identities.
- SociophoneticsOptional20 credits
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This module introduces you to the main social variables that condition pronunciation variation in English and other languages.
- Philosophy of LanguageOptional20 credits
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This module aims to deepen your understanding of one of the most distinctive elements of human life: our shared ability to express our thoughts in natural language.
- Aesthetics and the Philosophy of ArtOptional20 credits
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This specialist research module examines philosophical issues concerning the nature and values of art, aesthetic appreciation, the nature of aesthetic knowledge and justification.
- Feminist PhilosophyOptional20 credits
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This advanced level module looks at philosophy that is particularly relevant to women's lives, ranging over most subfields of philosophy including metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and aesthetics.
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
You'll study the intersection of language, meaning and philosophical thought. A course like this typically moves from foundational linguistics and philosophy, the structure of language, semantics, logic and philosophical reasoning, through to advanced work in both disciplines. In your early stages you'll usually encounter core concepts in grammar, syntax and argumentation. As you progress, you'll normally explore how language shapes thought, philosophical theories of meaning, philosophy of language, and formal methods. In later years, you can typically specialise in areas such as syntax, semantics, pragmatics, logic, epistemology and metaphysics. The course usually culminates in independent research or a dissertation drawing on both subjects.
Who it's for
This course suits students with strong A-level qualifications or equivalent. Among recent accepted students, 97% held A-levels or equivalent, with most falling within the 144–159 UCAS tariff band. You should be interested in how language works, philosophical questions, and the intersection between the two. The course welcomes those seeking to develop analytical and critical thinking skills applicable across humanities and professional contexts.
University & format
This is a full-time, 3-year Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) taught in English at the University of Leeds, a public university and member of the Russell Group. The university is recognised as a UK degree-awarding body and holds a Silver award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Application timelineWhat happens next
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Published entryAAB typical offer
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
PlacementPublished placement option
Work placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
Entry & how to get in
Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists a typical A-level offer of AAB. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent97% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 144 - 159 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check the University of Leeds's official course page for the current offer.
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 97% |
| another higher-education qualification | 2% |
| a previous degree | 1% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Competitive entry
Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. Check how your predicted grades compare and whether a contextual offer applies.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Your UCAS points0
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Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Add your grades to see where you land
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesA*AAA-level equivalent admitted students held
UCAS codeQV15quote this on your application
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code QV15). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask University of Leeds whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Homeup to £9,790 / yr
Internationalset by the university
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at University of Leeds →For students who normally live in England
illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
£9,790tuition used per year, illustrative full-time England fee-cap scenario
illustrative borrowing over 3 years
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
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Careers & earnings
What English & Literature graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £25,000 | £23,000 – £30,000 | 35 |
| 3 years after | £25,000 | £20,500 – £29,000 | 355 |
| 5 years after | £32,000 | £26,500 – £41,000 | 370 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 35; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
84%
in work or further study 15 months on
61%
in highly skilled work or study
85%
continue past their first year
75%
find their work meaningful
60%
say work fits their future plans
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in english & literature · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs English & Literature nationally
Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£25,000
£23,000 – £30,000After 3 years LEO
£25,000
£19,975 – £28,200After 5 years LEO
£32,000
£24,650 – £34,800national rangethis course’s medianaxis £18,500 – £36,000
National figures for English & Literature graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
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What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
84 of 100
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
55% working10% working and studying10% in further study61% in highly skilled work or study
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 35; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with English & Literature courses at the same study level.
This course £32,000Peer median £29,000Middle 50% £25,500–£31,500
79th percentile
Compared with 1,436 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
Edge Hill UniversityBA (Hons) Secondary English Education With Qts£32,000Queen Mary University of LondonBA (Hons) Comparative Literature and Linguistics£32,000Queen Mary University of LondonBA (Hons) Comparative Literature and Linguistics£32,000Queen Mary University of LondonBA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics£32,000
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 19% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
- Teaching ProfessionalsSOC 2020 231 · 17% of published destinations · ASHE median £42,660
- Elementary occupationsSOC 2020 9 · 11% of published destinations · ASHE median £19,087
- Teaching and Childcare Support OccupationDiscover Uni category · 10% of published destinations
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 90; response rate: 60%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How English & Literature graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
85%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across English & Literature courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes55%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled90%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuationHow AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where English & Literature graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Publishers
- Media & broadcasters
- Marketing & PR agencies
- Charities & public sector
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit English & Literature graduates.
English GraduateRibbons and Reeves LimitedEnglish, Maths & Digital Skills ManagerHIT TrainingEnglish Certification Examiner (Written & Oral) – Paid TrainingPearsonEnglish Supply Teachers - Oldham and RochdaleTradewind RecruitmentLive from the StudySmarter job board · as of 2026-08-01.See all matching jobs
Is this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
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Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
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Where graduates go
84% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £25,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
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Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
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Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.3 out of 10: NSS 79.6% · in work or study 84% · continued 85%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Leeds
All students34,580
International31.5%
Aged 25+13.6%
Language and area studies across the UK
Students75,355
Aged 25+23.7%
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around The University of Leeds
3,846 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Violent Crime 1125Shoplifting 724Other Theft 322Public Order 319Anti Social Behaviour 305
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is English & Literature right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to University of Leeds from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by University of Leeds; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check University of Leeds’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with University of Leeds and gov.uk before you apply.
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Common questions
How competitive is entry?
Entry is competitive. Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 144 - 159 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
What are the entry requirements?
Set by the University of Leeds. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
What do graduates go on to do?
For English studies graduates from this provider, 84% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 61% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £25,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
What will it cost me?
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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