History and Linguistics BA (Hons)
- Level(s) of Study: Undergraduate
- UCAS Code(s): QV11
- Start Date(s): September 2023
- Duration: Three years full-time, four-seven years part-time
- Study Mode(s): Full-time
- Campus: Clifton Campus
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Introduction:
Language is fundamental to the way we conceive, express and understand our pasts and present.
A degree in History and Linguistics provides an excellent grounding in understanding the contemporary world, preparing you for a wide range of professional careers. This degree combines analysis of language and communications with an understanding of the role played by history in shaping the present. This deep appreciation of the historic political, social and cultural roots of complex global challenges, coupled with critical understanding of the role that language plays in human communication provides a powerful platform for you to develop your skills, knowledge and confidence.
An NTU degree in History and Linguistics will enable you to navigate and analyse complex materials, build persuasive arguments and communicate in creative and effective ways to diverse audiences. By analysing language structures past and present, you will develop effective communication strategies in the marketplace, learn how to promote inclusive ways of working, and develop digital skills for tackling ‘big data’ projects on issues that matter.
We worked with employers and students to shape the degree and the result is an engaging and fascinating course. You will experience a variety of teaching styles and diverse and inclusive assessment that are designed to ensure you fulfil your academic potential and graduate with the confidence, knowledge and skills to move into a professional career.
Career destinations for History and Linguistics can include politics, diplomacy, public relations, museum education, data analysis, local government research, teaching and marketing.
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You will get the best preparation for your future career through work-like experiences that are embedded throughout the length of the course. -
Develop a wide range of industry-ready future-proof skills that are highly valued by today’s employers - including excellent communication and critical thinking. -
You will have the opportunity to create your own pathway through the course, with a study abroad and extended placement modules available in the second year. -
We are a key partner in the city’s Creative Quarter, a hotbed of culture, and home to many of the city’s independent retailers, bars, restaurants, and small creative companies.
What you’ll study
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Your career development
This is a major part of the curriculum, recognising the importance of University study as a route into graduate level careers. We don’t expect you to have a target career from the outset, but we will support you to develop your career aspirations, and provide multiple opportunities for you to work towards this, during your degree.
The structure of your degree, the assessments that you will undertake, and the opportunities we provide are designed to help you develop key transferable skills and competencies demanded by employers. We work very closely with a range of employers, and many employers helped shape our degrees. Our courses provide lots of opportunities for you to develop your own links with organisations and potential employers.
Joint honours humanities students develop a wide range of complementary skills. These include key skills of communication, project management, analysis, creativity, digital skills, collaboration and leadership, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and inclusivity. Through this course you’ll become more confident and self-motivated, be able to work independently and in teams, and develop excellent time management skills.
Career destinations for History and Linguistics can include politics, diplomacy, public relations, museum education, data analysis, local government research, teaching and marketing.
Many graduates also choose to undertake further study on one of our masters-level courses or MPhil and PhD research degrees.
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How to apply
Ready to join us? Then apply as soon as you can.
Full-time courses
For the full-time route just click the Apply button at the top of the page and follow our step-by-step guide.
UCAS CODE: QV11
NTU Code: N91
Part-time courses
If you're applying for the part-time route please apply online using the NTU Applicant Portal.
Make sure you check the entry requirements above carefully before you do.
Writing your application and personal statement
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You can apply for this course through UCAS. If you are not applying to any other UK universities, you can apply directly to us on our NTU applicant portal.
Application advice
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