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

University of Essex

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    University of Essex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    02-OCT-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Language is central to all human activity, from important negotiations between nation states to doctor-patient interaction, to spontaneous conversations in cafes. Through your study of language, you come to understand the nature of human social life. Foundational modules in the first and second year will teach you how to analyse linguistic sound systems, word structure, sentence structure, meaning and language use, and apply your knowledge to the analysis of English. You will then be able to make informed choices about areas of English or Linguistics you want to study in greater depth through study options, such as:Phonetics, English around the WorldLanguage and the Mind, Conversation and Social Interaction, Institutional Talk, English Language in the Media

Application deadline

30/06/2025

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 19,500per year

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

University information

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    29th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

The careers team offer dedicated international careers advice and support throughout studies and after graduation.
Central London is easily accessible from all of the university's campuses.
Gain access to the curriculum from nine European universities through the YUFE (Young Universities for the Future of Europe) virtual campus.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    46th out of 93 23

    20th out of 25 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    115 54%

    64th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    75.0 75%

    36th

    32
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.25 81%

    37th

    12
  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    124 61%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    62.0 62%

    15th

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.22 81%

    5th

    9

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