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English Language and Linguistics (Placement Year) BA (Hons)

Lancaster University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    OCT-24

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


Why Lancaster?

- Study a diverse course taught by one of the best linguistics and English language departments in the world- Benefit from small class sizes designed to challenge you as a linguist and English language specialist- Boost your employability with opportunities like our School Volunteering module and research internships- Experiment in our eye-tracking and EEG labs, Phonetics Lab, Perception and Learning Laboratory- Learn from leaders in this field– the team wrote the textbooks English Language: Description, Variation and Context (Bloomsbury) and Introducing Linguistics (Routledge)- Explore different places, their traditions and cultures with the options to go on short trips or study abroad for an entire yearHow does the English language evolve? Why are there different dialects and different languages? What does it take to construct a joke – and is humour universal? Studying this course, you'll discover the answers and more as you learn about linguistic frameworks and their applications to English.


Unravel a range of areas

If you’re fascinated by linguistics and also want to focus on English language, this is the course for you. Joining one of the country’s largest departments in these areas, you’ll explore everything from the vocal anatomy and physiology that allows us to speak, to how English grammar has developed over time.Linguistic awareness is an advantage when working for international and multicultural organisations. You’ll develop the analytical and investigative skills valued by employers at publishers, educational institutions, management consultancies, the media, and more.


Experts in the field

The size of our department means we offer a wide range of optional modules. Whether you want to analyse the use of language in English media or how a native Russian speaker thinks compared to a Thai speaker, you’ll find an expert who specialises in your area of interest.Our world-leading academics will share their expertise with you in small classes designed to challenge you as a linguist. They’ve even written in-depth textbooks for students studying at Lancaster and beyond.


Your Placement Year

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 23,750per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

Lancaster University

Lancaster University

  • University League Table

    10th

  • Campus address

    Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4YW, England

Lancaster's community includes people from over 100 countries, giving students the chance to make lifelong connections that cross borders and cultures.
The university offers wellbeing, financial, careers and visa application support for international students.
Multiple international societies help bring people together to celebrate and share culture.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    17th out of 97 3

    3rd out of 31 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    154 76%

    22nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    16th

    2
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.11 82%

    40th

    13
  • Entry standards

    / Max 209
    160 78%

    6th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    10th

    3
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.01 80%

    11th

    3

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