Program Overview

English Language and International Communication BA Honours

Overview

Our English Language and International Communication BA develops your understanding of the English language and the complexities of all forms of communication in order to help you thrive in a professional international context.

Course Structure

Teaching and learning take place through a combination of weekly tutorials, lectures, seminars, and practical workshops. You're also given exposure to professionally relevant simulations and real-work environments and guided self-study and preparation.

Year 1

• International Communication Tutorial 1
• Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication
• Introducing English Language
• Language and Text
• Objects and Meaning: The Social Life of Material Culture
• World Varieties of English

Year 2

• Child Language Acquisition
• Difference and the Visual: Representation, Meaning and Identity
• History of the English Language
• International Communication Tutorial 2
• Language and Literary Style
• Language in the Public Space
• Spoken Discourse Analysis
• Understanding Culture: Arabic/Chinese/Francophone/Hispanic Studies in Focus

Placement Year

Between Years 2 and 3, you'll have the option to spend a year abroad at a partner institution or in employment to progress your career.

Year 3

• English Language and International Communication Dissertation
• Identities on the Move: Arabic/Chinese/Francophone/Hispanic Studies in Focus
• Mediation in International Contexts
• Professionalising International Communication
• Sex Strike: Gender and Protest
• Subjects in Applied Linguistics
• Subjects in Theoretical Linguistics
• Work Placement for Humanities

Entry Requirements

UK

• A Levels – BCC (104 UCAS Tariff points)
• T levels – 104 UCAS Tariff points
• International Baccalaureate – 104 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme
• BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM
• BTEC Diploma – D*D
• Access – 104 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course
• GCSE English Language grade 4/C – IB grade 4 Higher Level, GCSE Maths grade 4/C – IB grade 4

International

• International Baccalaureate – 104 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme
• Other international qualifications – We accept a wide range of international high school level qualifications
• International Foundation courses – We work in partnership with Kaplan International College London who provide the International Foundation Certificate
• English language requirements – If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component

Fees and Funding

UK

• UK tuition fee: £1,589 (Price per 20-credit module)
• Funding – As well as tuition fee loans, there is a range of funding available to help you fund your studies
• Scholarships – The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students and we offer a variety of scholarships to eligible undergraduate students

International

• International tuition fee: £2,930 (Price per 20-credit module)
• EU Qualifications Welcome Award Scheme – If you are an international student accepted on an undergraduate programme starting in September 2024 or September 2025 at level 3 (Foundation) or level 4 (first year) on the basis of an eligible EU qualification only, you will be awarded a tuition fee reduction
• International student funding – Find out about funding for international students

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching methods – Lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application
• Assessment – Practical, written exams, coursework

Supporting You

• Study support – Workshops, 1-2-1 support and online resources to help improve your academic and research skills
• Personal tutors – Support you in fulfilling your academic and personal potential
• Student advice team – Provide specialist advice on a range of issues including funding, benefits and visas
• Extra-curricular activities – Volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, student events and more

Course Location

• Our Regent Campus is comprised of two sites, situated on and around Regent Street – one of the most famous and vibrant streets in London.