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English Language and Linguistics BA (Hons)

University of Reading

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    OCT-24

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Explore how language lies at the heart of human life and society with our BA English Language and Linguistics degree.This course examines how language is crucial to our understanding of ourselves as members of society, as individuals, and as a species.At the University of Reading, you’ll join our friendly, collaborative Department of English Language and Applied Linguistics. We’re proud of our:- established reputation in applied linguistics. We’ve been around for more than 50 years, and offered the first linguistics degree in the UK.- global ranking. We place in the top 150 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2022).- thriving research environment. 100% of our research is of international standing (Research Excellence Framework 2021, combining 4*, 3* and 2* submissions – Modern Languages and Linguistics).Our experts will support you to become a highly skilled user and analyst of the English language. As well as analysing language itself and how it works, you’ll investigate:- language use in different social contexts and settings, including online and offline- how language is acquired by children and adults- how language is taught- the role of language in politics in an increasingly globalised world.Alongside this, you’ll develop your knowledge of grammar, phonetics and discourse analysis, and understand how language and linguistics relates to contemporary social issues, including politics, migration, gender and sexuality. 92% of students agreed that our staff are good at explaining things in the Department of English Language and Applied Linguistics [1].[1] 2022 National Student Survey.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 22,350per year

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University information

University of Reading

University of Reading

  • University League Table

    34th

  • Campus address

    University of Reading, Whiteknights House, PO Box 217, Reading, Wokingham, RG6 6AH, England

The University of Reading is an international community with more than 25,000 students from around 160 countries.
Reading is a lively town under 30 minutes from London Paddington by train, and 45 minutes from Heathrow Airport by coach. Windsor and Oxford are also close by.
Reading supports undergraduate, master's and doctoral students to maintain, improve and develop their academic English.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    51st out of 97 12

    18th out of 31 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    127 63%

    45th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    64.0 64%

    52nd

    10
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.92 78%

    65th

    20
  • Entry standards

    / Max 209
    135 66%

    15th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    64.0 64%

    19th

    6
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.84 77%

    19th

    3

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