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Linguistics Undergraduate Degrees

Studying Linguistics at Bangor University means you’ll explore questions about how language is learned, used and understood. From psycholinguistics to sociolinguistics, Welsh linguistics to historical change, and everything from data-rich corpus work to the study of real-world discourse, we bring cutting-edge theory and practical insight together to explore what language means in people's lives.

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Cymraeg (Welsh) And Linguistics - BA (Hons)
Study everything from medieval Mabinogion to modern literature. Develop analytical and communication skills while exploring Celtic heritage and global language variation.
UCAS Code
QQ15
Qualification
BA (Hons)
Duration
3 Years
Study Mode
Full Time, Part Time
Linguistics And Modern Languages - BA (Hons)
Explore linguistics and multiple languages. Hone critical thinking for diverse careers in education, translation, and research.
UCAS Code
Q3R8
Qualification
BA (Hons)
Duration
4 Years
Study Mode
Part Time, Full Time
Linguistics And Psychology - BA (Hons)
Understand the connection between language & mind. Combine linguistics & psychology, and explore human cognition & communication.
UCAS Code
Q1C8
Qualification
BA (Hons)
Duration
3 Years
Study Mode
Part Time, Full Time
Linguistics And The English Language - BA (Hons)
Explore the history of English and how English is used in society. Pursue diverse careers in research, education and writing.
UCAS Code
Q140
Qualification
BA (Hons)
Duration
3 Years
Study Mode
Part Time, Full Time
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Bangor University: Where Language Comes to Life

Two students sitting at a table in the university archive, looking through books, with shelves of books behind them. A shield graphic overlays the image with the text ‘Explore Languages and Cultures at Bangor University.'
Video transcript: Explore Languages and Cultures at Bangor University

[On-screen text] Welcome to Bangor University.

A lecturer leads a scriptwriting class. Students sit in a circle, listening closely, and sharing ideas with one another.

Two students work together in the University Archive, carefully examining historical materials spread out on the table, pointing and discussing what they find. Bookshelves line the walls behind them.

In an eye‑tracking laboratory, a student focuses on a screen while a lecturer gestures and explains the data.

Two students walk down the stairs of the Pontio Arts and Innovation Centre, chatting with each other.

[On-screen text] This is the place…

Back in the University Archive, a lecturer joins the students. They talk together and examine a long scroll opened on the table, decorated with crest designs.

[On-screen text] …to dig deeper...

In a linguistics lab, one student speaks into a microphone while another studies papers nearby. A computer screen shows sound wave recordings as they discuss their work together.

[On-screen text] …to ask bold questions...

Students collaborate in a lecture theatre, working in small groups, taking turns speaking and gesturing as they share ideas. A lecturer engages in conversation with one group, while others discuss their ideas together in the background.

A close‑up shows a student typing on a laptop.

[On-screen text] …to shift perspectives.

A student works on a laptop, pausing to engage in discussion with others nearby.

Outside the Pontio Arts and Innovation Centre, two students are stood leaning against the colourful painted wall art, smiling, laughing, and looking at their phones together.

[On-screen text] This is the place…

In a small seminar room, a mural covers part of the wall. Books sit on a table as a lecturer points to content on a TV screen and speaks to the group.  

Students sit around the table, listening closely and contributing to the discussion.

[On-screen text] …to bridge cultures...

Books lie open on a table in a small seminar room.

Back in the linguistics lab, a student and lecturer talk beside the eye‑tracking equipment, discussing how it works.

[On-screen text] …to study alongside experts...

A student uses the eye‑tracking technology, seated and focused on the screen in front of them.

Two students walk through the Shankland Library, surrounded by tall bookshelves.

Nearby, students work together at tables with laptops and books, while another studies quietly in the background.

[On-screen text] …in world‑class facilities.

A student reads carefully from an open book.

Outside the Main Arts Building, four students sit together under clear blue skies, chatting and laughing.

[On-screen text] This is the place…

In the New Arts Building corridor, three students with backpacks hold textbooks, chatting and smiling together. Beside them is a large world map dotted with images from around the globe.

[On-screen text] …to join a global community…

In the University Archives, two students turn the pages of archival books, studying them closely.

[On-screen text] …and be part of the conversation.

Students sit together in a small lecture room, notebooks open, listening and taking notes.

In another classroom, a group discusses their work, engaging in conversation with one another.

A student points to a computer screen during a collaborative discussion.

Outside the Main Arts Building, two students chat and laugh.

The video ends with a slow aerial view of the Main Arts Building with clear blue skies in the background, before the Bangor University crest appears on screen. 

Laura Czerwinska-Thomas

Laura Czerwinska-Thomas How Bangor Helped Me Build a Career and a Life I Love

Laura studied English Language and English Literature at Bangor University.

"I have very fond memories of my time at Bangor. The university has a warm, homely feel, and the smaller city creates a real sense of community where friendships form easily, and support is always close by."

"My degree significantly strengthened my employability by developing my awareness of how language functions across different audiences and contexts. This has been directly relevant in my communications career, where I regularly tailor messaging from accessible and engaging social media content to complex, high-stakes information through press releases and ministerial briefings."

"Studying Linguistics and English Language at Bangor shaped everything that came next for me. I loved diving into Phonetics and Phonology, and my dissertation on speech disorders fueled a real interest in how language works."

Ronan Kalinsk,  Officer in the Royal Air Force

Do you have a question about life as a Bangor University student? Our ambassadors will be happy to help you find the answer.

They can tell you more about studying here, about the amazing Clubs and Societies we have, and how they made friends and settled in to life at university as a Linguistics student. 

If you have any questions about the course, our lecturers are on hand to help. Below are some examples of frequently asked questions. Can you think of any more? 

  • What are the qualities of a successful Linguistics student at Bangor?
  • How can I prepare myself to study Linguistics at Bangor?
  • How will I know that Linguistics at Bangor is the right choice for me?

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