Linguistics And Modern Languages

Highlights: Study French or Spanish. Consolidate your learning and grow cultural awareness spending the third year of this four-year degree in a country where your chosen language is spoken. Facilities include a professional grade sound/recording studio, eye tracking and event-related potential (ERP) labs, corpus-linguistics resource, and extensive equipment loans service. As well as the University library, our students benefit from a dedicated language library with a huge collection of 900 Linguistics and English Language books, maintained by Bangor Linguistics Society. Studying Linguistics and Modern Languages together can help you learn languages more easily by giving you a greater understanding of how language works and how it is used. Course Overview: This BA (Hons) Linguistics and Modern Languages is fantastic preparation for today’s multilingual, multicultural world of work. Linguistics is the study of language itself. You will investigate how people acquire knowledge about language, how language varies between speakers and geographic regions, and how it influences thinking and the ways in which we interact we each other across the globe. Our internationally recognised research into language and cognition covers applied and theoretical specialisms. These include acquisition, processing, comprehension, disorders and atypical language development, use, structure, variation, change, communication, maintenance, preservation, teaching, and technologies. You will choose one language from French or Spanish. During your compulsory year abroad, you will immerse yourself in the chosen language and the history and culture of the country where the language is spoken. Our staff have expertise in translation, film, literature, travel writing, performance, visual cultures, popular culture, socio-political change and transnational cultures. Our Linguistics facilities include a professional grade sound/recording studio and speech laboratory with Yamaha, Alesis and RØDE recording equipment, an eye tracking laboratory, and an ERP (Event Related Potential) laboratory to measure the brain’s electrical activity in response to language. One of the things that sets Bangor University apart is our bilingual community. We have a long history of important research, teaching, and project supervision in the fields of bilingualism and multilingualism, as well as more generally in the Welsh language and in Welsh linguistics. Read more Course options Placement Year What is the Placement Year? This exciting opportunity allows you to spend a year working with a self-sourced, professional organisation relevant to your studies. You'll typically start between June and September of your second year and finish by the following June or September. Placements can be UK-based or even overseas. Why choose a Placement Year? Gain practical experience that complements your academic learning Make valuable industry contacts that could open doors for future careers Strengthen your employability by gaining real-world experience. How does the Placement Year work? With dedicated support from your Academic School and our Careers and Employability Services, you will be fully equipped to find the perfect placement to complement your degree. We will guide you through the process of securing and finalising your placement arrangements. Is the Placement Year for you? There is no need to decide now. You will have the chance to explore the Placement Year option after starting your course at Bangor University. We'll provide all the information you need to make an informed decision. Ready to find out more? Discover the exciting work experience opportunities available by visiting the Work Experience During Your Degree section on our website. International Experience Year What is the International Experience Year? Take your studies to the next level and graduate with ‘International Experience' in your degree title. This degree offers an optional additional…

IELTS 6.0 (5.5) overall (figure in brackets is the minimum in each component)

International students: £19,000

UK students: £9,790

UK/Home: £9,790

International: £19,000

September 2026

UCAS equal-consideration deadline

• Bangor, United Kingdom