Undergraduate

Language and Linguistics BSc (Hons)

Belfast, United Kingdom
Mode
Part-time
Subject
Linguistics
Next intake
SEP 2027Starts in 10 months
IELTS
6.0 overall, no part below 5.5About the same overall: PTE Academic 47, TOEFL iBT 67, Duolingo English Test 105, Oxford Test of English 126.

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Overview

How language works, how it's learned, and how we use it.

Entry requirements

A levelsApplicants should satisfy the University General Requirements e.g. 1. Provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE English Language grades A-C/ 4-9 or equivalent); and 2. Provide evidence of passes in five subjects, two of which must be at A level (grades A-E) and three at GCSE level* (grades A-C/4-9); or 3. Provide evidence of an approved qualification at an equivalent level such as a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma or Access to Higher Education qualification or equivalent; or 5. Provide evidence, for a process of formal accreditation by the University, of learning you have gained through work or other experience. * GCSE English Language (grades A-C/4-9) may be used as part of the GCSE requirement

English language requirements

IELTS6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

Most of our courses require a minimum English level of IELTS 6.0 (Academic) or equivalent, with no band score under 5.5. We also accept IELTS Academic Online.

Fees

International students: GBP 17,490

UK students: GBP 9,535

Start dates

01 SEP 2027

Application deadline

13 NOV 2026

Campus

  • Belfast, United Kingdom

If you studied in United States

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Undergraduate

Academic

Generally, for undergraduate courses for international applicants we require equivalent to A-Level CCC, for these courses the entry requirements will be one of the following: Option 1: High School-Based Entry: U.S. High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.2 Standardised tests are not required unless the chosen course has a specific A-Level subject requirement). If a subject is required, it can be met by one of the following: Grade C or higher in a Grade 11 or 12 Honors course AP Exam score of 3 or higher College-level course in the subject with Grade C or higher Option 2: High School Diploma + Additional Qualifications: U.S. High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 2.8, plus one of the following: Two AP exams with scores of 3 or higher SAT score of 1100 or higher (minimum 550 in each section) ACT score of 25 or higher Three Grade 12 Honors or college-level courses (total of 3 credits) with Grade C or higher One year of study (30 credits) at a recognized U.S. university or community college with a GPA of 2.8 or higher Option 3: Associate Degree Entry: Associate Degree with a minimum GPA of 2.6 Some courses will have GCSE subject specific requirements, for these we will require: GCSE Grade C -Pass in Grade 12 in the relevant subject at 60% or above GCSE Grade B - Pass in Grade 12 in the relevant subject at 70% or above Submit your official SAT or ACT scores to Ulster University: AP and SAT results can be sent Ulster via college code 7608 ACT results can be sent to Ulster via college code 3331

English language

For undergraduate courses, we will accept: Level 12 English Lang in HSD 60% or above. AP English language Grade C or above (as noted on high school transcript) AP English literature Grade 3 or above (as noted on official college board transcript) For postgraduate courses we will accept a USA degree to meet the EL requirement. We accept a wide range of alternative English language examinations and tests so please check the list of other accepted tests

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Scholarships at Ulster University

6 for this level
  • Asylum Seekers Scholarship
  • Choice ScholarshipsGBP 1,500
  • International Undergraduate ScholarshipGBP 2,000
  • Richard K. Degenhardt Belleek Collectors' Scholarships

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Plan your first year

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TuitionGBP 17,490
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 32,876

The health surcharge is paid for the whole visa when you apply; one year is counted here. Figures as gov.uk showed them on 24 OCT 2026.

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Where you will study

Belfast, West Midlands, United Kingdom

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