Communications and Linguistics, BA (Hons)

Communication is essential for understanding the modern world and our role in it. Mastering language equips us to meet future challenges.In the 21st century, as professional roles grow more specialized amid digital demands, graduates must excel as communicators—speaking and writing effectively, eloquently, with cultural sensitivity and technological savvy across media. The Communications and Linguistics degree at NTU addresses this by deepening knowledge of how linguistic processes shape culture and society. Students explore syntax, semantics, pragmatics, global English, and the psychological, sociological, and political aspects of communication through an interdisciplinary lens, analyzing interrelations between social, political, institutional, and technological factors to enhance employability in high-skilled Humanities roles.Why study at NTU? Ranked 7th in the UK for undergraduate Media, Journalism, and Communications students (HESA 2023/24), with 98% of Linguistics students praising teaching (National Student Survey 2023). Fully interdisciplinary with integrated options, embedded work-like experiences, and employer-valued skills for expert practice.