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84 Best Languages & Linguistics Programs in the United Kingdom

84 Languages & Linguistics courses are taught at 26 universities in the United Kingdom; the most common length is 4 years. Courses from University of Oxford, University of Cambridge and University of Manchester come first, because those universities rank highest.

75Bachelor's Degree
BS Bath Spa University logo
#119 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

English Literature

Bath Spa University — Course OverviewThe Bachelor's degree in English Literature at Bath Spa University offers an immersive study into the diverse range of English literary texts from various...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Languages & Linguistics
78Bachelor's Degree
BS Bath Spa University logo
#119 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Speech and Language Therapy

Bath Spa University — The Bachelor's Degree in Speech and Language Therapy at Bath Spa University is designed to equip students with the essential knowledge and practical skills necessary for...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Languages & Linguistics
80Bachelor's Degree
CS City St George's, University of London logo
#134 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

English

City St George's, University of London — The Bachelor's Degree in English at City St George's, University of London is designed to immerse students in the richness of the English language and its literature. Thi...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Languages & Linguistics
81Bachelor's Degree
CS City St George's, University of London logo
#134 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

English with Creative Writing

City St George's, University of London — Course OverviewThe Bachelor's degree in English with Creative Writing at City St George's, University of London, offers students a unique blend of literary study and crea...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Languages & Linguistics
82Bachelor's Degree
CS City St George's, University of London logo
#134 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

Linguistics

City St George's, University of London — About the Linguistics Bachelor’s DegreeThe Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree at City St George's, University of London, offers an in-depth exploration of language, its struct...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Languages & Linguistics
83Diploma
AU The American University in London logo
#142 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

English

The American University in London — The English Diploma offered by The American University in London provides an in-depth exploration of the English language and literature. This program encompasses various...

DiplomaLevel
1 YearDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Languages & Linguistics

Languages & Linguistics at other levels

How these courses are ranked

14 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #4 (University of Oxford) to #662 (University of Portsmouth); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Oxford is cited most (64,607,071 citations). 2 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

What the courses look like

By level: 60 bachelor's, 15 master's, 2 diploma and 1 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 3 years. 97% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (96% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (85% of courses with a stated intake). York St. John University offers the widest choice, with 13 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United Kingdom for Languages & Linguistics?

University of Oxford (QS World #4), University of Cambridge (QS World #6) and University of Manchester (QS World #35) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Languages & Linguistics in the United Kingdom?

Of those with published fees, University of Manchester is the least expensive at about USD 34,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a Languages & Linguistics course take in the United Kingdom?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 3 years the next most common.

When do Languages & Linguistics courses start in the United Kingdom?

Fall is the main intake — 96% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Languages & Linguistics courses in the United Kingdom?

York St. John University, with 13, ahead of Edge Hill University (8).

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