Psychology with Linguistics BSc (UCAS C802)
Discover more about our Psychology with Linguistics degree at Warwick
This degree combines a broad grounding in Psychology with the systematic study of Linguistics. Psychology is the scientific study of human mental states, processes, and behaviour. This is complemented by linguistics, which focuses on the structure and function of language, and the relationships between language and society. Overall, this degree maintains a strong practical research focus.
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)Link opens in a new window (75% Psychology, 25% Linguistics).
General entry requirements
A level typical offer
AAA or A*AB
A level additional information
You will also need grade B or 6 in GCSE Mathematics or Statistics. Applicants not studying Biology, Chemistry of Physics at A Level are expected to have obtained a grade 6 or B in a GCSE science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Combined Science).
A level contextual offer
We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria and whose predicted grades are close to, or slightly below, the contextual offer level. The typical contextual offer is AAB. You also need grade B or 6 in GCSE Mathematics or Statistics. Applicants not studying Biology, Chemistry of Physics at A Level are expected to have obtained a grade 6 or B in a GCSE science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Combined Science).
General GCSE requirements
Unless specified differently above, you will also need a minimum of GCSE grade 4 or C (or an equivalent qualification) in English Language and either Mathematics or a Science subject. Find out more about our entry requirements and the qualifications we accept. We advise that you also check the English Language requirements for your course which may specify a higher GCSE English requirement. Please find the information about this below.
IB typical offer
36 plus 4 in Higher Level Mathematics or 5 in Standard Level Mathematics, and 4 in Higher Level Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) or 5 in Standard Level Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) - if Mathematics or Science requirements are not met through GCSEs.
IB contextual offer
We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria and whose predicted grades are close to, or slightly below, the contextual offer level. The typical contextual offer is 34 plus 4 in Higher Level Mathematics or 5 in Standard Level Mathematics, and 4 in Higher Level Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) or 5 in Standard Level Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) - if Mathematics or Science requirements are not met through GCSEs. See if you're eligible.Link opens in a new window
General GCSE requirements
Unless specified differently above, you will also need a minimum of GCSE grade 4 or C (or an equivalent qualification) in English Language and either Mathematics or a Science subject. Find out more about our entry requirements and the qualifications we accept. We advise that you also check the English Language requirements for your course which may specify a higher GCSE English requirement. Please find the information about this below.
BTEC
We welcome applications from students studying BTEC qualifications alongside two A levels. Applicants studying a BTEC Extended Diploma on its own may also be considered.
Overlapping subjects at BTEC and A level will not be considered (for example, A level in PE alongside a BTEC in Sport and Exercise Science).
You will also need to have grade B or 6 in GCSE Mathematics or Statistics.
Applicants not studying Biology, Chemistry of Physics at A Level are normally expected to have obtained a grade 6 or B in a GCSE science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Combined Science).
Scotland Advanced Highers
AA in two Advanced Highers. Applicants must have achieved AAB in Highers in three further subjects.
You must also have grade B in National 5 Mathematics and grade B in one science subject (Biology, Chemistry of Physics) at National 5.
Welsh Baccalaureate
AAB in three A levels plus grade C in the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales.
Access to Higher Education Diplomas
We will consider applicants returning to study who are presenting a QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma on a case-by-case basis.
Typically, we require 45 Credits at Level 3, including Distinction in 33 Level 3 credits and Merit in 12 Level 3 Credits. We may also require subject specific credits or an A level to be studied alongside the Access to Higher Education Diploma to fulfil essential subject requirements.
General GCSE requirements
Unless specified differently above, you will also need a minimum of GCSE grade 4 or C (or an equivalent qualification) in English Language and either Mathematics or a Science subject. Find out more about our entry requirements and the qualifications we accept. We advise that you also check the English Language requirements for your course which may specify a higher GCSE English requirement. Please find the information about this below.
International qualifications
English Language requirements
All applicants have to meet our English Language requirementsLink opens in a new window. If you cannot demonstrate that you meet these, you may be invited to take part in our Pre-sessional English course at WarwickLink opens in a new window.
This course requires: Band B
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Frequently asked questions
Warwick may make differential offers to students in a number of circumstances. These include students participating in a Widening Participation programme or who meet the contextual data criteria.
Differential offers will usually be one or two grades below Warwick’s standard offer.
All students who successfully complete the Warwick IFP and apply to Warwick through UCAS will receive a guaranteed conditional offer for a related undergraduate programme (selected courses only).
Find out more about standard offers and conditions for the IFP.
We welcome applications for deferred entry.
We do not typically interview applicants. Offers are made based on your UCAS form which includes predicted and actual grades, your personal statement and school reference.
Course overview
You will be taught by academics who are shaping the field internationally within both Psychology and Linguistics, and those working at the intersection of both subjects.
Along with the critical awareness of psychological research and theory, you will get the opportunity to analyse the structure and patterns of language through fields such and phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and the interactions between language and society.
You will also develop practical transferable skills such as communication, research, presentation, and collaboration skills.
Study abroad
In an interconnected world, employers greatly value an international perspective. Studying abroad provides you with a first-hand opportunity to explore how culture influences psychological processes and develop a range of valuable skills that give you a competitive advantage in the graduate market.
Our Department is part of the University’s large global network of exchange partnersLink opens in a new window, with long-standing agreements with prestigious universities around the world. A particularly popular Warwick option is with Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, acknowledged as one of the world’s top universities.
Our students have previously undertaken study abroad opportunities in Brazil, China, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, the Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, South Korea, Spain and the USA. When students choose to study abroad, they apply in their second year for a third year of study at a partner institution. Students then return to Warwick for their final year.
Core modules
The focus of the course is Psychology, allowing students to cover the critical elements of the BSc Psychology programme whilst covering specialist Linguistics modules. This allows you to achieve a BPS accredited degree with a linguistics skew.
The Linguistics modules not only introduce you to the structure of language, but also emphasise psycholinguistics (how adults learn a second language and how children learn the first language) and language use in real world contexts (how people get their message across in different social settings). Topics covered reflect Warwick’s unique research expertise in areas such as bilingualism, nonverbal behaviour, and cross cultural communication.
In year one you will study six core modules: five that build the foundations of Psychology at Warwick as well as ’Linguistics: Understanding Language’.
In year two you will study seven modules. You will cover the core areas of Psychology and contemporary research with the opportunity to delve deeper into the areas that interest you. You will also develop further knowledge and understanding of Linguistics. All relate to contemporary research.
In year three you will conduct an individual project showcasing the full range of intellectual and practical skills you have developed throughout your degree.
Year One
Brain and Behaviour, and Neuropsychology and Psychopathology
In these modules you'll learn about the structure and function of the nervous system, how we detect and respond to stimulation and how behaviour changes with experience. After exploring memory, language, emotion and goal-directed action, you'll study contemporary and historical approaches to psychological disorders. This will give you a critical appreciation of psychology as a science.
Read more about the Brain and Behaviour moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2024/25 year of study).
Read more about the Neuropsychology and Psychopathology moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2024/25 year of study).
Psychology in Context
This module introduces you to the history of psychology and core topics in developmental and cognitive psychology. You'll be able to discuss some of the classic studies, critically appreciate the main concepts and take a historical perspective on psychology as a science.
Read more about the Psychology in Context moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2024/25 year of study).
Research and Statistical Methods in Psychology
This module will introduce you to the skills and knowledge needed to conduct investigations and statistical analysis of research data, covering both the principles of the techniques taught and their practical application. You will acquire the skills and knowledge needed to understand the nature of empirical work in psychology, and to design, implement, analyse and report on your own investigations. In addition to preparing for second- and third-year projects, you will gain a solid grounding in research methods, including the properties and application of quantitative and qualitative data, measures of tendency, variability, probability and correlation, the principles of parametric and non-parametric hypothesis testing, regression, and the use of chi-square tests. You will compare observational and questionnaire methods and associated ethical considerations, and also gain valuable practical experience in using SPSS software for computing descriptive and inferential statistics.
Read more about the Research and Statistical Methods in Psychology moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2024/25 year of study).
Becoming a Psychologist
You will gain the study skills needed to succeed on a psychology degree course, covering both theoretical considerations, such as the nature of evidence, and practical applications in terms of conducting field and desk research. With an emphasis on developing a coherent skill set based on critical, logical thinking and a deeper understanding of empirical psychological science, you will also gain an appreciation of the nature of assessment in higher education, and learn to organise your study time. We will also cover the efficient use of the university’s study resources, and soft skills such as communication and engagement that are essential to academic success.
Read more about the Becoming a Psychologist moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2024/25 year of study).
Linguistics: Understanding Language
What is language? What is it made of? What rules do we follow when we put sounds together to create words and when we combine words to create sentences? How many languages are spoken in the world today, and in which ways are they similar or different? These are some of the questions that you will explore on this module. Using examples from different languages, you will analyse real-life language data in order to develop the practical skills required for linguistic analysis.
Read more about the Linguistics: Understanding Language moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2024/25 year of study).
Year Two
Individual Differences
You'll examine contemporary research and theories in relation to personality, intelligence, and the methods used to study the intriguing and hotly contested area of individual differences. You'll gain insights into how this area of study has evolved, with conflicting and competing theories. By the end of the course, you'll have an appreciation of the psychodynamic, biological, cognitive, humanistic–existential–interpersonal, and social–constructionist theories of personality and individual difference, and be able to evaluate research in these areas. You'll also become familiar with the aims of techniques such as multiple regression, factorial experiments and Q-sort procedures, and able to articulate your view of the major controversies in this field, both in writing and through oral presentation.
Read more about the Individual Differences moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2024/25 year of study).
Further methods in Psychology
You will cover both conceptual issues, such as knowing when and why to apply a particular research technique, and practical applications, such as conducting analysis using SPSS software. You will be expected to demonstrate that you can systematically test hypotheses using ANOVA, evaluate assumptions, pay due regard to ethical and methodological considerations, and present your results clearly and concisely in speech and in writing.
You will be encouraged to read academic articles with a critical eye as to the validity of their claims, and apply what you have learned in preparation for undertaking a project. You will develop your research skills further through the opportunity to work as part of a small team on a medium-scale project in an area of psychological enquiry of interest to you. You will apply and consolidate the research methods and analytical skills acquired in your first year to real data obtained by the study. You will demonstrate that you can plan and carry out research (including an appreciation of ethical considerations), analyse data, draw appropriate conclusions, and present a poster and formal report on your findings to a professional standard. You will also foster the essential soft skills of independent learning, communication, time management and collaboration with your peers. This will also help prepare you for your final year projects.
Read more about the Further methods in Psychology moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2024/25 year of study).
Language and Cognition
In this module, you'll investigate cognitive processes that underlie language, decision making and problem solving, in the context of investigating the evolution, biological mechanisms, and cognitive processes of language and communication. You'll master key findings and methods in psycholinguistics and cognitive science, and be able to critically evaluate theories of language and cognition.
Read more about the Language and Cognition moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2024/25 year of study).
Developmental Psychology
The module builds on the first-year developmental module of Psychology in Context by exploring current research in infancy, childhood and adolescence, linking to examples from atypical development and education and focusing primarily on cognitive and social development in childhood. You'll develop an understanding of how different influences interact in development, and be aware of links between cognitive and social growth, and the development of reasoning and language.
Read more about the Developmental Psychology moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2024/25 year of study).
Psychobiology
You'll deepen the basic psychobiological knowledge you acquired in year one to understand the complex functions and interactions of the nervous and endocrine systems. You'll learn to describe the functional architecture of the brain and macro- and microscopic levels, and understand the role of signal processing and the visual system in explaining complex behaviour. You'll also consider how psychobiology influences areas as complex as genetics, neurochemistry, sex differences, memory and homeostasis. We place emphasis on the complexities of contemporary psychobiological research, and its recent advances and limits, so you'll have plenty of opportunities to discuss challenging, up-to-date topics in psychobiology through group work, thereby developing your teamwork and communication skills.
Read more about the Psychobiology moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2024/25 year of study).
Phonetics and Phonology
This module expands on concepts introduced during ET118: Linguistics: Understanding Language in order to provide core knowledge and skills for students in phonetics and phonology as essential fields of language study. It aims to:
- Familiarise students with the phonetic and phonological systems of the world’s languages
- Introduce methodologies from a range of linguistic disciplines to document, study, and analyse language data
- Engage students in linguistic analysis within a language and cross-linguistically, both synchronically and diachronically
- Introduce research about and approaches to subfields of linguistics
Read more about the Phonetics and Phonology moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2024/25 year of study).
Morphology and Syntax
What structures do the world’s languages have in common and how are they different? How can we classify languages? Why do languages change? This module expands on concepts introduced during Linguistics: Understanding Language in order to provide core knowledge and skills for students in the core linguistic domains of morphology and syntax. You’ll learn about more advanced morpho-syntactic features of a wide range of the world’s languages and how these features interact with semantics. You’ll explore methodologies to document, study, and analyse real-world language data. You’ll also be introduced to research in subfields of linguistics such as typology and language change.
Read more about the Morphology and Syntax moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2024/25 year of study).
You will defer the core module, Social Psychology, to your third year.
Year Three
Social Psychology
How do we attach meaning to the behaviour of others? When does a child gain a sense of themselves as an entity? Why does modesty differ between cultures? Does objectifying women lead to their mistreatment? Social psychology engages with these and other questions of human behaviour scientifically by examining how we are influenced by our social context. You'll become acquainted with central concepts, theories and research in social psychology and grow your understanding of the individual, the social context of behaviour and the relationship between the two. You'll gain a good grounding in research methods and look specifically at verbal/non-verbal communication, aggression, social judgement, attribution and inference, and behaviour within and between groups.
Read more about the Social Psychology moduleLink opens in a new window, including the methods of teaching and assessment (content applies to 2024/25 year of study).
Individual Project
Optional core modules:
Students must take two of these modules:
- Sociolinguistics
- Multilingualism and Culture
- Intercultural Pragmatics
- Language, Society and Power
- Third-year optional Psychology modules
- A third-year optional Centre for Applied Linguistics module (one max)
Optional modules
Optional modules can vary from year to year. Example optional modules may include:
- Professional Communication
- Communication Modes
- Global Public Relations
- Perspectives in Clinical and Counselling Psychology
- Developmental Psychopathology
- Sleep and Health
- Issues in Families and Development
- Psychology and the Law
- Behaviour Change
- Psychology Across Cultures
Assessment
We typically assess modules through a mix of exams and essays, as well as online quizzes, group presentations, and research reports.
You must pass the first year to progress to year two.
Your final award will be based on:
- Year two modules (40%)
- Year three modules (60%, with 25% accounted for by your third-year individual project)
Teaching
You will have a combination of lectures, seminars and practical classes. Lectures will introduce you to a particular topic.
During weekly seminars you will build on the knowledge theories and ideas from the lecture and readings, sharing your views about the topic and debating the issues. Seminars give you access to the tutor as well as the opportunity to voice your views in a smaller group.
Class sizes
Lecture size will naturally vary. For your year one and two core modules you will be joined by all the students in your year.
For lectures this can be your whole year group – around 200, but seminar and practical groups will be smaller - typically around 50 students in year one.
For optional modules across all years, class sizes vary more - there may be between 10 and 200 students per Psychology module.
Typical contact hours
You will typically have between 7 to 8 hours of lectures, and 4 to 8 hours of seminars or practical sessions.
You will also have:
- Academic support and feedback opportunities
- Guest seminars
- Tutorials
- Year group meetings
Tuition fees
Tuition fees cover the majority of the costs of your study, including teaching and assessment. Fees are charged at the start of each academic year. If you pay your fees directly to the University, you can choose to pay in instalments.
Undergraduate fees
If you are a home student enrolling in 2024, your annual tuition fees will be £9,535. In the future, these fees might change for new and continuing students.
How are fees set?
The British Government sets tuition fee rates.
Undergraduate fees
If you are an overseas or EU student enrolling in 2024, your annual tuition fees will be as follows:
- Band 1 – £24,800 per year (classroom-based courses, including Humanities and most Social Science courses)
- Band 2 – £31,620 per year (laboratory-based courses, plus Maths, Statistics, Theatre and Performance Studies, Economics, and courses provided by Warwick Business School, with exceptions)
Fees for 2025 entry have not been set. We will publish updated information here as soon as it becomes available, so please check back for updates about 2025 fee rates before you apply.
Fee status guidance
We carry out an initial fee status assessment based on the information you provide in your application. Students will be classified as Home or Overseas fee status. Your fee status determines tuition fees, and what financial support and scholarships may be available. If you receive an offer, your fee status will be clearly stated alongside the tuition fee information.
Do you need your fee classification to be reviewed?
If you believe that your fee status has been classified incorrectly, you can complete a fee status assessment questionnaire. Please follow the instructions in your offer information and provide the documents needed to reassess your status.
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Additional course costs
As well as tuition fees and living expenses, some courses may require you to cover the cost of field trips or costs associated with travel abroad.
For departmental specific costs, please see the Modules tab on this web page for the list of core and optional core modules with hyperlinks to our Module CatalogueLink opens in a new window (please visit the Department’s website if the Module Catalogue hyperlinks are not provided).
Associated costs can be found on the Study tab for each module listed in the Module Catalogue (please note most of the module content applies to 2024/25 year of study). Information about module specific costs should be considered in conjunction with the more general costs below:
- Core text books
- Printer credits
- Dissertation binding
- Robe hire for your degree ceremony
Further information
Find out more about tuition fees from our Student Finance team.
Scholarships and bursaries
Learn about scholarships and bursaries available to undergraduate students.
We offer a number of undergraduate scholarships and bursaries to full-time undergraduate students. These include sporting and musical bursaries, and scholarships offered by commercial organisations.
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If you are an international student, a limited number of scholarships may be available.
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You may be eligible for financial help from your own government, from the British Council or from other funding agencies. You can usually request information on scholarships from the Ministry of Education in your home country, or from the local British Council office.
Warwick Undergraduate Global Excellence Scholarship
We believe there should be no barrier to talent. That's why we are committed to offering a scholarship that makes it easier for gifted, ambitious international learners to pursue their academic interests at one of the UK's most prestigious universities.
We provide extra financial support for qualifying students from lower income families. The Warwick Undergraduate Bursary is an annual award of up to £3,000 per annum. It is intended to help with course-related costs and you do not have to pay it back.
As part of the 'City of Sanctuary' movement, we are committed to building a culture of hospitality and welcome, especially for those seeking sanctuary from war and persecution. We provide a range of scholarships to enable people seeking sanctuary or asylum to progress to access university education.
Further information
Find out more about Warwick undergraduate bursaries and scholarships.
Eligibility for student loans
Your eligibility for student finance will depend on certain criteria, such as your nationality and residency status, your course, and previous study at higher education level.
Check if you're eligible for student finance.
Tuition Fee Loan
You can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan to cover your tuition fees. It is non-means tested, which means the amount you can receive is not based on your household income. The Loan is paid directly to the University so, if you choose to take the full Tuition Fee Loan, you won’t have to set up any payments.
Maintenance Loan for living costs
You can apply for a Maintenance Loan towards your living costs such as accommodation, food and bills. This loan is means-tested, so the amount you receive is partially based on your household income and whether you choose to live at home or in student accommodation.
If you’re starting a course on or after 1 August 2021, you usually must have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement SchemeLink opens in a new window to get student finance.
Tuition Fee Loan
If you are an EU student and eligible for student finance you may be able to get a Tuition Fee Loan to cover your fees. It is non-means tested, which means the amount you may receive is not based on your household income. The Loan is paid directly to the University so, if you choose to take the full Tuition Fee Loan, you won't have to set up any payments.
Help with living costs
For the 2024 academic year, you may be eligible for help with your living costs if both of the following apply:
- You have lived in the UK for more than 3 years before the first day of the first academic year of your course
And
- You have Settled Status (see further details on Settled Status)Link opens in a new window
If you are coming to the UK from 1st January 2021, you may need to apply for a visaLink opens in a new window to study here.
Please note: Irish citizens do not need to apply for a visa or to the EU Settlement Scheme.
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Repaying your loans
You will repay your loan or loans gradually once you are working and earning above a certain amount. For students starting their course after 1 August 2023, the repayment threshold is £25,000. Repayments will be taken directly from your salary if you are an employee. If your income falls below the earnings threshold, your repayments will stop until your income goes back up above this figure.
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Placements and work experience
Psychology students at Warwick can apply for a one-year or part-year intercalated work placement in the UK or abroad. This is to be taken between their second and final years. We provide our students with support and guidance to identify and apply for placements. Our students have undertaken work placements in organisations such as Virgin Media, BMW, Microsoft, as well as a range of other employers.
Our students can also take up a variety of work experience opportunities alongside their studies or during holidays. These have included, for example, mental health work placements abroad, Nightline counselling posts, and involvement in the Psychology student magazine Cognoscenti.
Your career
Graduates from these courses have gone on to work for employers including:
- NHS
- Cancer Research UK
- EY
- Hewett Recruitment
- IBM
- John Lewis and Partners
- Kuehne + Nagel
- The Forward Trust
- Teach First
They have pursued roles such as:
- Clinical psychologists
- Counsellors
- Teachers
- Educational psychologists
- Health psychologists
- Business, research and administrative professionals
- Financial and accounting technicians
- Marketing professionals
- Management consultants
- Business analysts
Our graduates go on to Master’s degrees and PhDs at prestigious universities in the UK and overseas. Further study opportunities include our own programmes:
- MSc Clinical Applications of Psychology (with work placement)
- MSc Behavioural and Data Science
- MSc Behavioural and Economic Science
- MSc Psychological Research PhD / MPhil / MSc in Psychology (Research)
- Clinical Psychology Doctorate programme (with Coventry University)
Helping you find the right career
Throughout your degree, you’ll focus on a range of skills that will prepare you for a broad variety of career opportunities. We’ll provide you with the specialised support to help identify those opportunities.
We have a dedicated Careers Consultant, who is on hand to offer practical sessions and one-to-one guidance to help you decide what you want to do after graduation. Your degree will open a variety of doors not just in psychological research, neuroscience or mental health, but also in areas like law, education, business, finance and advertising.
Previous examples of workshops and events include:
- Psychology Finalists – next steps
- Careers with Children and Young People
- Warwick careers fairs throughout the year
Psychology at Warwick
A playground for the mind
Our research-driven department can offer you the kind of physical and intellectual environment that’ll inspire you to succeed. We pride ourselves on being a friendly, inclusive academic community offering a stimulating, intellectual environment to students and staff. We’re large enough to provide excellent resources and education, but also small enough to know who you are and provide one-to-one support.
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- The Oculus, our outstanding learning hub, houses state-of-the-art lecture theatres and innovative social learning and network areas.
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- Different study spaces offering you flexible individual and group study spaces.
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Our Chaplaincy is home to Chaplains from the Christian, Jewish and Muslim faiths. We provide regular services for all Christian denominations and a Shabbat meal every Friday for our Jewish students. There is also an Islamic prayer hall, halal kitchen and ablution facilities.
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