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BA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

BA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics is a undergraduate Linguistics course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years, costs £19,000 per year and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 3 years · Full-time · Linguistics · £19,000 per year

Intakes: September

On this course, you'll study one of the key aspects of being human – our ability to use language. You'll examine how languages differ and what elements they share, as well as developing your knowledge of the historical and cultural aspects of the English language in particular. Top reasons to study this course (from the course page): - Academic expertise – with experience in topics ranging from multilingualism and language contact (including creoles), to sociolinguistics, language and gender, historical linguistics, and semantics - A holistic approach – study the underlying structure of language and how it's used, all in one course - Study in a true polyglot city – with over 250 languages spoken, London is one of the world's most linguistically diverse cities - An international experience – you'll have the option to spend one or two semesters at a partner institution in Europe, the USA, Canada, or Australia - Get experience before graduating – you’ll have the option to do a work placement as part of this course - Personal support throughout your degree – our small group tutorials are designed to support you, your studies and your career goals Campus: Regent, Central London Duration: 3 years Start dates: Full-time - September 2027 International tuition fee: £19,000 (Price per academic year). The university states annual fees stay the same throughout your studies. Careers (from the course page): Our graduates have gone on to a wide variety of careers, possessing highly sought-after communication and research skills. This is not a narrowly focused vocational degree, but one that prepares students for any career that values advanced communication skills, research skills and employees that can demonstrate initiative and creativity in problem-solving. Our graduates have progressed to positions in companies and organisations including the BBC, MI5 and the NHS. Graduate employers named on the course page: BBC, Civil Service, MI5, NHS, PR company Spreckley PR. Source: University of Westminster course page.

Modules

• English Language and Linguistics Tutorial (Year 1, Core)
• Exploring Language (Year 1, Core)
• Introducing English Language (Year 1, Core)
• World Varieties of English (Year 1, Core)
• Language and Text (Year 1, Option)
• English Language and Linguistics Tutorial 2 (Year 2, Core)
• Language Structure (Year 2, Option)
• Spoken Discourse Analysis (Year 2, Option)
• History of the English Language (Year 2, Option)
• Meaning in Language (Year 2, Option)
• Child Language Acquisition (Year 2, Option)
• Language and Literary Style (Year 2, Option)
• Teaching and Education 1: An Introduction (Year 2, Option)
• Year Abroad (Year 2, Option)
• English Language and Linguistics Dissertation (Year 3, Core)
• Subjects in Applied Linguistics (Year 3, Option)
• Subjects in Theoretical Linguistics (Year 3, Option)
• Teaching and Education 2: Theory to Practice (Year 3, Option)
• Topics in Applied Linguistics (Year 3, Option)
• Topics in Theoretical Linguistics (Year 3, Option)
• Work Placement for Humanities (Year 3, Option)

Careers

• Digital copywriter
• Language teaching
• Project management
• Speech therapy
• Web content management