Linguistics - BA (Hons)

Newcastle University

Our Linguistics BA Honours degree focuses on developing your understanding of:* how language works* how we use language* the growth of language in the mindYou'll explore **linguistics** in relation to English and other languages to build a firm base of skills and knowledge. This will open up many career paths to you - from journalism and data science to teaching or further postgraduate study.In your first year, you’ll study a **foreign language**, modern or ancient, alongside linguistics. Throughout your degree, you'll follow a cutting-edge programme shaped by the expertise of our **world-leading researchers**. You'll explore the latest ideas and most exciting areas of linguistics, such as:* first and second language acquisition* child language acquisition* language variation and change* psycholinguistics* theoretical linguisticsAt the end of this course, you'll become a confident and competent professional. You will become an expert in the **scientific study of language**, covering sound systems, structure, and social context.

School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics