Language and Linguistics

About this programme

Use the international application route if you are from outside the UK or Ireland. Are you the kind of person who notices things about language? Do you like words? Do you notice different people’s use of language, their accents, their word choices, maybe even their grammar? Did you like talking about grammar in school? If so, then linguistics is for you. Why are there so many different languages? What do they have in common? How do children acquire language? What happens when we have problems using language, for example after a stroke? What is meaning and where do we get it from? How do we produce and comprehend sentences? What are the cultural, social and ideological processes that underlie the way we use language? If you want to find out more about these questions, apply for Language and Linguistics. Discover Ulster University’s QS 5 Star ratings, a global mark of excellence recognising outstanding achievement across multiple categories. We know that choosing to study at university is a big decision, and you may not always be able to find the information you need online. Please contact Ulster University with any queries or questions you might have about: For any queries regarding getting help with your application, please select Admissions in the drop down below. For queries related to course content, including modules and placements, please select Course specific information. The Language and Linguistics course aims to give students foundational knowledge of the areas of linguistic theory and its applications. These areas include phonetics, morphology, syntax, s