Study Linguistics in the United Kingdom

Linguistics in the United Kingdom by degree level

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Specialisations within linguistics

Universities for linguistics in the United Kingdom

• University of York (37)
• The University of Manchester (35)
• SOAS University of London (26)
• Newcastle University (21)
• The University of Edinburgh (15)
• Queen Mary University of London (13)
• University of Reading (12)
• Bangor University (11)
• Lancaster University, England (10)
• University of Warwick, England (10)

Study Linguistics in the United Kingdom: common questions

How many linguistics programmes are there in the United Kingdom?

319 linguistics programmes at 59 universities in the United Kingdom are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.

How much does a linguistics degree in the United Kingdom cost?

The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in linguistics in the United Kingdom is 28,391 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 27,299 USD and 35,646 USD per year.

Can I study linguistics in the United Kingdom in English?

Yes — 100% of the linguistics programmes in the United Kingdom in our catalogue are taught in English (319 of 319).

Are any of these linguistics programmes available online?

4 of the 319 programmes in the United Kingdom are delivered online or by distance learning.

Which degree level is cheapest for linguistics in the United Kingdom?

PhD programmes, at a median of 27,095 USD per year, against 28,391 USD for bachelor's programmes.