Linguistics

About this programme

Examine the science of language - an everyday phenomenon which impacts our lives on a global scale. Explore our campus, meet lecturers and current students, and learn more about what it's like to study at Manchester. Learn about your subject of interest and what you'll experience as a student in that community. Join us on campus to learn more about your course, grab a chat with current students and academics, and explore our campus with its fantastic facilities. It’s an invaluable opportunity to explore, discover, and enjoy some of the vibes that attract so many students to Manchester. Not in the UK or can’t make it? Not a problem. Check out our - virtual open day content . Our BA Linguistics course will enable you to delve into the science of language - an everyday phenomenon which impacts our lives on an individual and a global scale. Through our course, you will explore the sounds and structure of languages across the globe, studying topics such as: With its diverse local communities, Manchester is an ideal site for carrying out research on linguistic variation and multilingualism. We conduct empirical and theoretical research and particularly a combination of the two. You will have access to one of the largest holdings of linguistics texts in the UK, and the opportunity to conduct research using English manuscripts held in our prestigious Special Collections. We have two laboratories, where you'll have the chance to use ultrasound imaging, laryngography and eye tracking technology. You will also be able to learn quantitative methods and use large language co