Linguistics and Philosophy

How does language relate to thought? studying language alongside philosophy will give you a fascinating insight into humanity. you’ll also learn about the history of philosophy and contemporary philosophical discussion. this three-year combined degree is provided by our department of politics, philosophy and religion and the department of linguistics and english language.

To prepare students for their work placement year, our careers and placements team will provide advice and guidance on: the skills required to create effective cvs, cover letters and applications; tips and techniques on how to make an impact at interviews and assessment centres; how to create a relevant digital profile; and how to research employers and career sectors of interest. in addition, there is great emphasis placed upon developing self-awareness and on how to present yourself in a professional manner to employers. this optional provision will be delivered via a blend of traditional and digital methods including face-to-face workshops, online webinars, e-courses and 1:1 appointments.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

The discipline needed to study both philosophy and linguistics will stand you in good stead for careers involving analysis, assessment and the weighing-up of arguments. philosophy teaches you to analyse problems from a multi-dimensional perspective, encouraging you to approach problems creatively and with an enquiring mind. employers value these skills along with the wide range of interpersonal and communication skills that this course fosters. your linguistics degree offers useful training and expertise that you can apply to a range of professions including education, language teaching, speech therapy and translation. many of our students go into business, administration and professional services, where skills of self-expression and the critical understanding of complex information are equally valued. lancaster university is dedicated to ensuring you not only gain a highly reputable degree, but that you also graduate with relevant life and work based skills. we are unique in that every student is eligible to participate in the lancaster award which offers you the opportunity to complete key activities such as work experience, employability/career development, campus community and social development.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Lancaster University has partnerships with the following companies: