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English Language and Linguistics with Literature with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

University of Portsmouth

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    University of Portsmouth - Portsmouth Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Build on your interest of English language and literature and prepare yourself for a successful career on this BA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics with Literature degree.

You'll discover how we use language in literature and digital communication, examine forensic linguistics and learn how people use the English language across the world. You’ll also study literature from classics to the contemporary and become an expert in reading, analysing and discussing the written works that inspire you.

Your studies will set you up for a career where your communication, creative, management and critical thinking skills will shine. You could work in areas such as publishing, teaching, advertising and marketing after the course or do postgraduate study.

Course highlights
Explore English language in social media, TV, advertising and literature
Build your knowledge of literature, from Shakespeare to the present day, and across genres from crime writing to magical realism
Learn how English relates to issues such as gender, education and forensics
Develop critical and analytic skills, alongside transferable skills in communication, research, and problem solving
Tailor your studies by choosing units in that match your interests and career ambitions

5 years sandwich with foundation year and work placement

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University information

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

  • University League Table

    42nd

  • Campus address

    University of Portsmouth - Portsmouth Campus, University of Portsmouth, Mercantile House, Hampshire Terrace, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2EG, United Kingdom

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Over 5,700 of the university's 24,000 students come from 150 countries around the world.
The University of Portsmouth Global team is dedicated to supporting international students from enquiry, through application and arrival, to graduation.
Facilities at the award-winning Ravelin sports centre include an 8-lane swimming pool, 175-station gym, climbing wall and ski simulator.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    88th out of 93 12

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    110 52%

    74th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    65.0 65%

    75th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.33 83%

    20th

    1

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