Find out about studying Linguistics from the Department Website and in the University Undergraduate Prospectus.
Linguistics at Wolfson
Part of the appeal of studying linguistics is that it draws on methods and knowledge from an unusually wide range of subjects. For instance, the study of meaning draws on work by philosophers, whereas the part of our course concentrating on the sounds of speech takes place in our phonetics laboratory. Here computers are used to display and analyse the speech signal using methods from physics and engineering. This variety is what makes linguistics fascinating: one day you might be poring over a medieval text for evidence of how the grammar of a language has changed, and the next, learning about how the larynx creates sound energy for speech.
Admissions Information
The University's entry requirements for Linguistics can be found here.
Overview
The main requirement for studying Linguistics is a lively curiosity about the nature of language.
Qualifications
Linguistics is interdisciplinary so specific A level subjects are not required. We welcome applicants with an outstanding academic profile, whether science-oriented or arts-centered. However, some formal study of language, either through learning languages or through English Language A level, does serve as a good preparation.
Written Work, Assessment and Interviews
Applicants shortlisted for interview will be asked to submit two marked essays or other written work. This should be in a related discipline which the candidate is studying or has studied. For the second round, all applicants must submit their written work by 8 March.
Those interviewed will also sit a written assessment around the time of the interview. The written test lasts one hour.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to be interviewed in December (or late March for those who apply in the second round). There will be one or two interviews (in total lasting 40-50 minutes) which will be conducted online via Zoom.