This joint honours program combines the study of history with linguistics. Students will gain a strong foundation in historical methodologies and explore diverse historical periods and themes, while also developing expertise in language structure, language change, sociolinguistics, and other areas of linguistics. The program emphasizes the development of research skills, analytical skills, critical thinking, linguistic awareness, and a sophisticated understanding of both historical context and language, preparing students for careers that require a blend of historical knowledge and linguistic expertise.

(Career options are highly dependent on chosen specializations, further study, and experience. Potential paths include but are not limited to:) Roles in: Education (e.g., teaching history or linguistics), Academia (e.g., research in historical linguistics, sociolinguistics, or related fields), Media/Journalism (e.g., language-related reporting, historical research for documentaries), Publishing (e.g., editing, language consultancy), Heritage organizations (e.g., researching language use in historical contexts), Museums and Archives (e.g., analyzing historical documents), Language-related industries (e.g., translation, computational linguistics), (Potentially roles in related universities, research institutions, educational institutions, media organizations, publishing houses, heritage organizations, museums, archives, language-related businesses, and other sectors where historical knowledge and linguistic expertise are valued)

- Work experience opportunities on every degree
- Extensive partnerships with businesses and industry
- Sustainable university with many green initiatives, including generating its own energy