Program Overview

Overview

The English Language & Linguistics BA is a three-year degree course that explores the relationships between language, society, interaction, and identity. Students will develop a thorough understanding of the role language plays in different social contexts, such as traditional media and social media, teaching and education settings, professional institutions, and creative language use.

Key Information

• Course type: Single honours
• Delivery mode: In person
• Study mode: Full time
• Required A-level: AAB
• Full entry requirements: Including contextual requirements
• Duration: Three years
• Application status: Open
• Start date: September 2025
• Application deadline: 29 January 2025
• Optional study abroad: Available
• Apply via: UCAS

Key Benefits

• Taught by academics with an international reputation for world-leading research in language, linguistics, and communication
• Small class sizes, supportive learning environments, and approachable teaching staff
• Central location gives easy access to major libraries and educational institutions in the London area
• Development of skills valuable for a wide range of professions
• Ranked 5th in the UK for English Language & Literature (QS World University Rankings per subject 2024)

Course Essentials

The English Language & Linguistics BA is ideal for those interested in the ways society uses language and how language shapes daily life. The course explores areas such as:

• The relationships between language, society, interaction, and identity
• The use of language across different forms of media
• The teaching and learning of English as a foreign and/or second language
• The psychology of language and the relationships between language and mind
• The use of language in literature and creative work
• How to describe, analyse, and research language

Entry Requirements

Subject Requirements

• Required subjects: A-level (or equivalent) grade A in one from English Language, English Literature, Creative Writing, a modern foreign language, or Psychology
• Preferred subjects: None

A-Levels

• Required grades: AAB
• Must include grade A in one from English Language, English Literature, Creative Writing, a modern foreign language, or Psychology

Contextual A-Level Information

• ABC
• Must include grade A in one from English Language, English Literature, Creative Writing, a modern foreign language, or Psychology

International Baccalaureate Diploma

• 35 points overall or an aggregate score of 17 from three Higher Levels
• Must include grade 6 at Higher Level in one from English (A or B), Creative Writing, a modern foreign language, or Psychology

Alternative Accepted Qualifications

• Access to HE Diploma
• BTEC Nationals/CTECs
• Cambridge Pre-U
• European Baccalaureate
• Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers

Teaching & Structure

Teaching Methods

• Lectures
• Workshops
• Self-Study
• Small Group Discussions

Location

• London is the perfect place for studies, with over 300 languages spoken in the city
• The school is based in the Waterloo Bridge Wing of the Franklin-Wilkins Building
• On-site library and computing facilities are readily accessible
• Opportunity to use the University of London library at Senate House
• Cultural attractions such as the British Film Institute and the National Theatre are nearby

Assessment

• Coursework
• Presentations
• Individual & Group Presentations
• Examinations
• Essays

Structure

• Courses are divided into modules
• Each year, students normally take modules totalling 120 credits
• This is a three-year degree course, with a combination of required and optional modules to total 360 credits

Careers

Employability

• The English Language & Linguistics BA can lead to careers in language research, publishing, public relations, marketing, mass media, communications industries, working with people with language disabilities, teaching, or professional roles in multilingual communities
• In-depth understanding of how language operates in and shapes the modern world will provide access to a wide range of career opportunities

Potential Career Paths

• Media Campaign Executive
• Broadcast Journalist
• Communications Officer
• Data Analyst
• Social Media Executive
• English Teacher (in the UK and abroad)
• Speech and Language Therapist
• Digital Media Editor
• Marketing Co-ordinator

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees

• UK tuition fee: £9,535 per year (based on the UK Government's cap)
• International tuition fee: £27,100 per year (subject to annual increases in subsequent years of study)

Scholarship Opportunity

• King's College London is delighted to offer the BA English Language & Linguistics Scholarship for three exceptional overseas students starting in September 2025
• The scholarship is open to students who have applied to the BA English Language & Linguistics programme at King’s College London
• Successful applicants for the Scholarship must also receive an offer and fulfil all conditions of entry to receive the tuition fee discount

Additional Costs

• Books (if choosing to buy own copies)
• Library fees and fines
• Personal photocopies
• Printing course handouts
• Society membership fees
• Stationery
• Alternative venue examination fees
• Graduation costs
• Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses

Funding

• To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's, please visit the Fees and Funding section.