English Language at Newcastle University - UCAS

Newcastle University

Degree level: Undergraduate

English Language

This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

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Course summary

If you want to find out more about how people learn and use English, and how the language has evolved over time, this is the degree for you. The degree includes a strong element of linguistics (the scientific study of language), drawing on our considerable expertise in this area.

How to apply

This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

14Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:: Q302

Institution code:: N21

Campus name:: Main Site (Newcastle)

Campus code:: -

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - ABB

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits

Scottish Higher - AABBB

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points

Extended Project

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H2, H2, H3, H3

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, M2, M2

Candidates who have some background in Maths and Science may be interested in the cognitive/brain science and quantitative elements of the course. Candidates who prefer Arts and Humanities subjects may be interested in the historical, sociological, and literary elements of the course. We especially welcome applications from mature students.