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English Language and Linguistics with Foundation - 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

    15-OCT-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Explore how language lies at the heart of human life and society, and develop core academic skills, with our BA English Language and Linguistics with Foundation degree. This four-year programme includes a foundation year that leads directly into the three-year course. It provides an excellent route to a degree in English language and linguistics if you do not have the typical entry requirements.Foundation yearThe foundation year will provide you with the skills and knowledge to succeed at university. You'll develop core skills in academic study, writing and research.Your subject-specific studies will include:Academic Skills, which develops your academic writing, research, referencing, critical thinking, teamwork, study techniques and study managementStudy for Success, which helps you develop as a successful student in this field, building on your strengths and targeting key skill areasIdentities, which explores identity in relation to national/race identity, gender, changing identities and sense of self, examining everything from texts and objects to film and cultural documents.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 23,000per 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 Reading

University of Reading

University of Reading

  • University League Table

    36th

  • Campus address

    Whiteknights Campus, Henley Business School, University of Reading, Whiteknights, Reading, RG6 6UD, United Kingdom

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The University of Reading is an international community with more than 26,000 students from around 160 countries. 
Reading is a lively town just 22 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

    English

    33rd out of 93 10

    14th out of 25

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    125 59%

    41st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    21st

    30

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.22 80%

    48th

    4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    122 60%

    19th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.21 80%

    7th

    7

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