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18 Best Languages & Linguistics Bachelor's Universities in the United Kingdom 2026

10 universities in the United Kingdom offer 15 Languages & Linguistics bachelor’s programmes for 2026. This page is for applicants comparing where to study this subject at undergraduate level.

Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.

18 universities · ranked best first

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OX University of Oxford logo

University of Oxford

Oxford, England, United Kingdom · Public University

★ 81 QS World #3 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
GBP 29,500 – GBP 40,000/yr
Founded
1096
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CA University of Cambridge logo

University of Cambridge

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom · Public University

★ 81 QS World #5 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
GBP 29,000 – GBP 39,000/yr
Founded
1209
3
AU Aston University logo

Aston University

United Kingdom · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
4
BS Bath Spa University logo

Bath Spa University

United Kingdom · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
5
UB University of Bristol logo

University of Bristol

United Kingdom · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
6
UB University of Brighton logo

University of Brighton

United Kingdom · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
7
CU Coventry University logo

Coventry University

United Kingdom · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
8
EH Edge Hill University logo

Edge Hill University

United Kingdom · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded
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UL University of Lancaster logo

University of Lancaster

United Kingdom · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
Tuition (indicative)
Founded

Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities worldwide for Bachelor's Languages & Linguistics?

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, Aston University. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Bachelor's in Languages & Linguistics cost abroad?

Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.

Can international students study Languages & Linguistics abroad?

Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a student visa through the immigration authority after accepting an offer.

How are these universities ranked?

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

Studying Languages & Linguistics at Bachelor's level abroad

your destination country is a popular, affordable destination for Languages & Linguistics at Bachelor's level, with provincially accredited programmes taught in English at both public and private universities, plus international branch campuses. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World and QS Americas positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.

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A bachelor’s degree in Languages & Linguistics is for students who want an undergraduate route into language study, communication, and related academic or professional paths. It suits applicants who want a first degree rather than a diploma or a master’s, and who are choosing between broad language study and a more specialised linguistics focus.

All of the universities in this group are public. Two are in major academic cities, Oxford and Cambridge, and their tuition is published at GBP 29,500 and GBP 29,000 respectively. For the other universities, tuition is not published in the facts provided, so you should confirm the cost directly before deciding.

Before applying, verify the exact programme title, entry requirements, tuition, and whether the course is full-time or part-time. You should also confirm the city of study, because that is missing for several universities, and check any application deadlines and document requirements with the university.