This joint honours degree explores how language works, how it’s structured, interpreted and used, alongside key philosophical questions and thinking.
Studying linguistics will allow you to develop an understanding of human communication using approaches from the arts and sciences to equip you with a variety of skills. Compulsory and optional modules will allow you to explore topics such as language acquisition, syntax, language change and processing as well as phonetics – the study of how speech sounds are physically produced.
In philosophy, you can explore fundame...
This joint honours degree explores how language works, how it’s structured, interpreted and used, alongside key philosophical questions and thinking.<br/><br/>Studying linguistics will allow you to develop an understanding of human communication using approaches from the arts and sciences to equip you with a variety of skills. Compulsory and optional modules will allow you to explore topics such as language acquisition, syntax, language change and processing as well as phonetics – the study of how speech sounds are physically produced.<br/><br/>In philosophy, you can explore fundamental questions about how we understand the world, through studying key concepts and topics such as argument construction, moral and political philosophy, the nature of knowledge and reality, and philosophy of language. You’ll also explore applied philosophy in topics such as bioethics, race, gender, and the philosophy of war and terrorism.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
24/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
QV15
Institution Code
L23
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
AB in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers, or A in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers, or AAAABB in Highers.
D:30,M:15
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 be required.
35
35 points overall including 16 at Higher Level.
DDD
We will consider this qualification in combination with other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.
H2,H2,H2,H2,H3,H3
D3,M1,M2
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 ABB at A Level and grade A in the EPQ.
A,A,B
Might be accepted as in combination with other qualifications, please contact admissions teams for further advice & guidance.
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