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Linguistics BA

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Bachelor

    • Duration:

      3 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time

    • Start Date:

      01 September 2019

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 9,250 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 17,750

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)

    The School of Oriental and African Studies was founded in 1916 as the School of Oriental Studies. It took its current name in 1938 and moved to its new campus in 1941. Its iconic library was built in 1973. The university continues to expand slowly, maintaining itself as one of the premier centres for Asian […]

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    Course Summary

    SOAS’ Linguistics BA degree allows its students to build an understanding of how human language works, both generally and comparatively. You’ll see how languages differ, how they all share a few core traits, and how they all share the same type of structure. You’ll gain facility with individual languages to be sure, but you’ll also learn how all languages work together to allow that uniquely human gift – clear communication.

    You’ll learn to analyse not just languages but sound systems and semantic constructs, as well as the deeper social communication that the language conveys.

    This degree program really stands out from the crowd, as SOAS’ academic staff are some of the finest in the world. Many are native speakers of the many languages they research. The added historical and cultural understanding of their regions of specialty lets them convey these languages with a fullness that few other professors in Europe could hope to match.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    Year 1

    There are three required modules in the first year: Introduction to Grammatical Structure, Introduction to Phonology and General Linguistics: Understanding Language. Each of these are full year modules. You’ll also be able to select 30 credits from the First Year Language Option lists.

    Year 2

    Year two’s core modules are Intermediate Phonology, Intermediate Syntax and Intermediate Semantics. These are single semester modules, all taken in semester one. You will also select 15-45 credits from Year Two List A and up to 30 from the Year Two Language Options.

    Year 3

    In your final year you’ll have 4 core modules, Advanced Syntax, Current Issues in Phonology, Issues in Semantics and Dynamic Syntax. These are all single semester modules offered in semester two. In addition, you’ll select 30-60 credits from List A or List B, and up to 3 credits from the Open Option List.

    The module lists can be found here.

    Learning & Teaching

    Language and Linguistics modules typically include a 2 hour lecture, a tutorial session and a small group discussion session each week. Tutorials are typically dedicated to linguistics-specific problem solving skills and to further discussion of the lecture topics.

    Your progress will be assessed in various ways, depending on the structure of the modules taken. ‘Introduction’ modules are assessed by end of term examinations. Most other modules will be combinations of coursework, essays, practical tests and end of term examinations.

    Career Possiblities

    SOAS’ BA in Linguistics gives you a deep understanding of language and its structure, but also a wide range of transferrable skills. These include critical thinking, research and analysis, the ability to interpret and present complex information and a nuanced understanding of how other cultures communicate. Many graduates go into management or professional careers in the public and private sectors. They are especially well suited to international or overseas-facing roles.

    Entry Credit

    Applicants must typically have achieved 3 A Levels at ABB or higher, an International Baccalaureate at 35 (6/6/5), or the international equivalent. The full list of accepted qualifications can be found here.

    All classes are taught in English, and international students will be required to show proficiency in English by scoring well on the IELTS or a similar test.

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