Linguistics and Phonetics explores language structure, cultural use and the representation of language in the mind, as well as explaining mechanisms of language production and transmission of sounds.
Language plays a pivotal role in all human affairs and this degree will introduce you to the fundamentals of language, including theories of grammar and the production of speech sounds.
On this linguistics and phonetics course, you can choose from a range of optional modules to pursue the areas that interest you, such as psycholinguistics, language acquisition, sociolinguistics, language contact and change, pragmatics, and discourse analysis.
Combining theoretical study with both quantitative and qualitative research, this course equips you with a wide range of skills as well as a deep and broad understanding of a crucial facet of human behaviour.
Leeds has fantastic resources for studying a linguistics and phonetics degree:
- a recording studio and fully-equipped phonetics lab for acoustic and articulatory speech analysis,
- a linguistics lab including eye-tracking equipment,
- a range of other resources to help with experimental research.
Course Details - Modules
Information on modules can be found on the University website.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Information on assessment methods can be found on the University website.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
Q100
Institution code:
L23
Campus Name:
Main Site
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Successful completion of Year 1 of a relevant degree course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Might be accepted as in combination with other qualifications, please contact admissions teams for further advice & guidance.
BB in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers or B in Advanced Highers and AAABB in Highers, to AB in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers or A in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers, or AABBB to AAAABB in Highers
Pass diploma with 60 credits overall, including at least 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. An interview and a piece of written work may also be required.
Where an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be BBB at A Level and grade A in the EPQ.
34 - 35 points overall with 16 at Higher Level
European Baccalaureate: 75% - 80%
Further information on accepted qualifications can be found at
http://courses.leeds.ac.uk
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
7.0
7 overall, with no lower than 6.5 in any component
If you're an international student and you don't meet the English language requirements for this course, you may be able to study our undergraduate pre-sessional English course, to help improve your English language level.
See alternative English Language qualifications we accept
