English Language and Linguistics BA (Hons)

In this course you understand how language is at the heart of human life and its study is crucial to our understanding of ourselves as members of society, as individuals and as a species.

If you are interested in understanding how language works and is applied to different situations, then this course will appeal to you. You will analyse language, its use in different social contexts and settings, online and offline, how it is acquired and used by children and adults, how it is taught, its role in politics and the increasingly globalised world. Our diverse and interdisciplinary portfolio of modules will enable you to explore theories of language in the contemporary world and learn how to apply this knowledge to your future career. We offer a friendly and supportive environment in which you will be able to design a course geared towards your own interests and career objectives.

Career

By studying for a degree in English Language you will gain skills relevant to a wide range of careers. 90% of our graduates are in work or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey, 2016–17).

Our graduate career destinations include teaching (both in the UK and abroad), speech and language therapy, publishing, event coordination, journalism, speech writing, the Civil Service, the media (including advertising, marketing and public relations) and information technology. You may also wish to pursue postgraduate study in a related area.