BA Linguistics and ...

SOAS, University of London
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    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    City of london

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Start of programme: September
Mode of Attendance: Full-time
Modern linguistics is the scientific study of all aspects of the world’s languages from their sound systems and grammatical structure through to the interaction of language with culture, the study of meaning in language, and the use of language in modern technology. Linguists try to establish what types of structures are shared by different languages and the extent to which languages may differ from each other.
Linguistics can be taken as a combined subject degree or a single-subject degree. The list of possible subject combinations for the BA Linguistics and... degree is given above. SOAS is unique in the UK for being able to offer a range of subject combinations that include the opportunity to study the languages, literature, and cultures of Africa, Asia and the Near and Middle East. The study of linguistics may also be combined with a range of other disciplines in which the School has proven excellence such as music, law, development studies, economics, politics, religious studies, anthropology, art and archaeology and history. SOAS offers students an unparalleled range of options in choosing their second subject of study.
The linguistics component of the combined subject degree is designed to develop a comprehensive understanding of the way that languages are universally structured and trains students to master all the basic skills necessary for the analysis of different sound systems and semantics (the study of meaning in language). In addition, students may also take modules dealing with language and social communication (focusing on the interaction of language and social groups), morphology (the structure of words), historical linguistics (the historical development of languages), phonetics and the structure of an African or Asian language.
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Subjects

  • Communication Training
  • IT
  • Phonetics
  • Semantics
  • Syntax
  • Phonology
  • Sound
  • Systems
  • IT Development
  • Morphology
  • Linguistics
  • Historical Linguistics
  • Bantu languages
  • General Linguistics
  • Dynamic Syntax
  • Arabic Linguistics

Course programme

Learn a language as part of this programme

Degree programmes at SOAS - including this one - can include language courses in more than forty African and Asian languages. It is SOAS students’ command of an African or Asian language which sets SOAS apart from other universities.

In linguistics, the introductory modules introduce key concepts in semantics, syntax, phonology and phonetics, and lay the foundation for work in succeeding years when intermediate, advanced and more specialised optional modules are available. Among the introductory modules in linguistics, Introduction to Phonology and Introduction to Grammatical Structure are core modules (i.e. modules which students must satisfactorily complete and pass in the summer examinations before being permitted to proceed to the next year of their degree). Compulsory modules obligatory.

All BA students must take modules to the value of 120 credits per year. Over the course of the degree, single-subject degree students take a minimum of 270 credits in linguistics and combined subject degree students take a minimum of 150 credits in linguistics.

4 year Programme Structure with 30 credits of Linguistics in year 1

Students who are required to take 90 credits of language in their 1st year, take General Linguistics 152900069 as their final module. This imbalance is redressed in the 3rd year (when the year abroad is in the 2nd year) or in the 2nd year (when the year abroad is in the 3rd year) where they will take 150 credits in linguistics and only 30 credits in the language. Please see the structure set out in the Programme Specifications PDF at the bottom of this page for more detailed information.

3 or 4 year Programme Structure that allows for 60 credits of Linguistics per year

Year 1Core Modules

Core modules must be passed in order to proceed to the following year of study.

  • Introduction to Grammatical Structure
  • General Linguistics: Understanding Language
Other Subject

Students take 60 credits from their other subject.

Year 2Core Module

Core modules must be passed in order to proceed to the following year of study.

  • Introduction to Phonology
Core Module

Choose one of the following:

  • Intermediate Syntax
  • Intermediate Semantics
Optional Modules

Choose 15 credits from List A

Other Subject

Students take 60 credits from their other subject.

Year 3 (or Year 4 for combined degrees with a year abroad)Compulsory Modules

Choose one of the following modules

  • Intermediate Phonology
  • Intermediate Syntax
  • Intermediate Semantics
Compulsory Modules

Choose one of the following modules

  • Advanced Syntax
  • Dynamic Syntax
  • Current Issues in Phonology
  • Issues in Semantics
Optional Module

Choose modules to the value of 30 credits from List A or B or an open option.

List A (modules for year 2 or 3)
  • Introduction to Translation Theory
  • Language, Society and Communication
  • Morphology
  • Psychology of Language
  • Phonetics
  • Topics in Lexical Semantics
  • Altaic Morpho-Phonology
  • Historical Linguistics
  • Linguistic Typology
  • Introduction to Arabic Linguistics
  • Introduction to Arabic Dialects
  • The structure of Bantu languages
  • Topics in the Structure of Chinese
  • Extended Essay in Linguistics (A)
  • Identity and social relations in Japanese
  • Extended Essay in Linguistics (B)
  • Issues in World Englishes
  • Intercultural communication and interaction
  • English in the Global World
The following module is also available in year 1, available in year 3 only by permission of the Associate Dean Learning & Teaching
  • Language in Africa
List B (modules for year 3 only)
  • Issues in Semantics
  • Current Issues in Phonology
  • Advanced Syntax
  • Dynamic Syntax
  • Independent Study Project in Linguistics
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