Program Overview

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BA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics (with a modern language)

Overview

The BA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics (with a modern language) course is designed for students interested in the way language is used to communicate and how it influences people. The course focuses on linguistics and English language, with the opportunity to study a modern language.

Course Information

The course is taught by leading researchers in the field, with real-world linguistic experience. Students will have access to the Language Resource Centre, providing a range of language learning software and study spaces to practise and interact with languages students from across the programme.

Features and Benefits

• Enhance employability through internships and volunteering
• Develop practical skills for work, including communication skills, presentation skills, essay and report writing, summary skills, interview and questionnaire techniques, and building digital literacy skills
• Linguistic expertise from leading researchers in the field
• Access to the Language Resource Centre
• Opportunity to spend a year on placement or studying abroad

Year 1

In Year 1, all students will study units designed to develop a strong basis from which to develop an advanced understanding of English language and linguistics.

Core Modules

• Intercultural Communication and Working in Languages
• Modern Language
• Morphology and Syntax
• Phonetics and Phonology

Year 2

In Year 2, students will take further TESOL and linguistics units.

Core Modules

• Exploring Multilingualism
• Modern Language
• Sociolinguistics

Year 3

In Year 3, students will have the option to spend a year on placement or studying abroad. In their final year, students will undertake an Independent Research Project.

Core Modules

• Discourse Analysis
• Modern Language

Study and Assessment

• Year 1: 25% lectures, seminars or similar; 75% independent study
• Year 2: 25% lectures, seminars or similar; 75% independent study
• Year 3: 25% lectures, seminars or similar; 75% independent study
• Assessment: 100% coursework in all years

Placements

Students will have the opportunity to take an optional year going on placement or studying abroad, in their third year.

Entry Requirements

• Typical offer: 104-112 UCAS tariff points
• IELTS score: 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5
• UK students: 104-112 UCAS tariff points, with a maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications
• International students: IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year are still being finalised.

Careers Support and Prospects

• Employed or in further study: 88.7% of UK-domiciled, full-time, first degree graduates
• Opportunities to meet employers and get support preparing for interviews
• Access to online career resources as an alumnus

Related Courses

• BA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics
• BA (Hons) Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and Linguistics
• BA (Hons) Linguistics and English

Modern Languages

Students can choose from the following modern languages:

• French
• Japanese
• Mandarin Chinese
• Modern Standard Arabic
• Spanish

Language Levels

• French: available to beginners and those with previous study of French up to and including A level
• Spanish: available to beginners and those with previous study of Spanish up to and including A level
• Japanese, Chinese, and Arabic: open to students with no background in the language and those with prior learning experience at any level

Research Areas

The department has research expertise in various areas, including:

• Language education
• Intercultural communication
• Teacher development
• TESOL
• Language and globalisation
• Forensic linguistics
• Accent mapping
• Language used to describe endometriosis pain

Accreditations, Awards, and Endorsements

• Teaching Excellence Framework: overall gold status
• Office for Students (OfS) regulated
• Student protection plan in place

Disclaimer

The programme undergoes an annual review and major review (normally at 6-year intervals) to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the latest online learning technology. The University reserves the right to make changes to the programme as necessary.