Linguistics and Philosophy, BA (Hons)

This degree examines humanity's reliance on language through the lenses of linguistics and philosophy. In linguistics, students explore the structure and evolution of various languages, while in philosophy, they delve into the philosophy of language alongside core areas such as ethics, metaphysics, and logic. By integrating these disciplines, learners apply critical thinking to real-world challenges, including global justice, climate change, and feminism, fostering a balanced dual-honours programme that draws on resources from both departments. This allows for flexible module selection, potentially emphasising one subject over the other.Graduates emerge with a distinctive skill set, combining analytical techniques for linguistics with the intellectual agility gained from philosophical inquiry. Reasons to pursue this course include investigating how language shapes thought and action, enjoying extensive optional modules for personalised study, benefiting from research-informed teaching with opportunities for independent projects, and engaging in initiatives like the student-led Philosophy in the City volunteering programme to share ideas with school children.