Linguistics (International Programme) BA

University College London

Bachelor's degree

In London

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    4 Years

In each year of your degree you will take a number of individual modules, normally valued at 15 or 30 credits, adding up to a total of 120 credits for the year. Modules are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken. The balance of compulsory and optional modules varies from programme to programme and year to year. A 30-credit module is considered equivalent to 15 credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).
In the first year your modules are all compulsory, providing a foundation in linguistics and helping you assess where your own interests and strengths lie.
In year two, you will take at least four intermediate modules covering the core areas of linguistics and further optional modules from any area of linguistics or a combination of linguistics and more widely across UCL.
Your third year will be spent abroad.
In your final year, you will undertake a research project, involving a deep and sustained study of a subject in which you are especially interested. You will also take three advanced modules from the core areas of linguistics and further optional intermediate or advanced modules offered in any area of linguistics. You can also take optional modules offered outside linguistics; for example, many students choose to take language courses taught by the UCL Centre for Languages & International Education.

Facilities

Location

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London
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Gower Street, WC1E 6BT

Start date

On request

About this course

Gain a broad-based training in linguistics and phonetics together with the opportunity to explore other themes, such as language acquisition and language processing.
Spend your third year abroad. Our partner institutions have excellent academic reputations in linguistics and are located in Canada, China, Italy, the Netherlands and the USA.
UCL is known worldwide for its teaching and research in linguistics and the work of our staff appears in internationally acclaimed journals and books.
Our focus on small-group teaching helps develop a friendly and supportive atmosphere. You will have access to extensive computer facilities and to a specialised on-site library.

In addition to subject-specific skills, you will also acquire the analytical, investigative and study skills essential for most graduate careers, which could include law, computing, commerce and industry. Recent national surveys show that Linguistics graduates have above average employment rates and starting salaries after graduation.
Many Linguistics graduates from UCL continue studying at graduate level, often with a view to pursuing an academic career. Linguistics connects with many other disciplines and a number of graduates go on to work in these areas, e.g. teaching languages, especially English as a first or foreign language, speech therapy, advertising or the media.

English Language and Mathematics at grade C or 5. For UK-based students, a grade C or 5 or equivalent in a foreign language (other than Ancient Greek, Biblical Hebrew or Latin) is required.

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Subjects

  • Syntax
  • Phonology
  • University
  • International
  • Pragmatics
  • UCL
  • Although
  • Exchnge
  • Linguistics
  • Linguistics (International Programme) BA

Course programme

YEAR 1

Core or compulsory module(s)

All students entering the programme will study:

  • Core Issues in Linguistics
  • Introduction To Generative Grammar Term 1
  • Introduction To Generative Grammar Term 2
  • Introduction To Phonetics And Phonology Term 1
  • Introduction To Phonetics And Phonology Term 2
  • Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics Term 1
  • Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics Term 2
  • Introduction to Children's Language Development
Optional modules

All first-year modules are compulsory.

YEAR 2

Core or compulsory module(s)

Students will study Semantics, Pragmatics, Syntax, and either Phonetics or Phonology at intermediate level amounting to 60 credits.

Optional modules

Students will select 60 credits of optional modules, either all in linguistics, or a maximum of 30 credits may be taken more widely across UCL

YEAR 3

Year abroad

All students complete a year abroad project, although none of the modules completed for the Year Abroad will count towards the final degree.

Modules agreed in consultation with host institution. Current exchange partners include Ca'Foscari University in Venice, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, McGill University, University of Massachussets, University of Tübingen and University of Utrecht.

These exchanges are reviewed periodically and are thus subject to change without notice.

Other overseas exchanges are available through UCL-level links. These cover all departments, and application for places is accordingly competitive.

Our departmental exchange agreements normally allow for up to two UCL students to attend each institution each year. When you apply to go on your year abroad, you will be asked to list three chosen destinations in order of preference. Allocation to your first choice destination is not guaranteed.

YEAR 4

Core or compulsory module(s)

Students will complete the Long Essay/Project, worth 30 credits.

Optional modules

Students select 45 credits of advanced modules in Phonetics, Phonology, Pragmatics, Semantics, Syntax, and a further 45 credits of advanced or intermediate options, either all in linguistics, or a maximum of 30 credits may be taken more widely across UCL.

Core or compulsory module(s)

Students will complete the Long Essay/Project, worth 30 credits.

Optional modules

Students select 45 credits of advanced modules in Phonetics, Phonology, Pragmatics, Semantics, Syntax, and a further 45 credits of advanced or intermediate options, either all in linguistics, or a maximum of 30 credits may be taken more widely across UCL.


Additional information

Overseas students Fee -  £18,820 (2018/19)

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Linguistics (International Programme) BA

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