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Linguistics with French BA Hons
This degree combines the study of linguistics with French, to explore how language works and what it does. You spend two thirds of your time concentrating on the structure, history and sociological aspects
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Apply by 29 Jan
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Points of entry for Linguistics with French BA Hons
Year 1
Entry requirements for English and Linguistics at Newcastle University
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
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Required subjects for Linguistics with French BA Hons at Newcastle University
Including French. Candidates with AS level French (minimum grade B) will also be considered. Not including General Studies.
We particularly encourage applicants with some qualifications in mathematical and/or scientific fields. As the course contains a combination of scientific thinking, language skills, and mathematical reasoning, it may be especially suited to the personality of students who have enjoyed both mathematics/science and arts/humanities subjects.
UCAS points for current students on English and Linguistics at Newcastle University
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