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Please note that we are not accepting applications for Year 1 (September 2024 entry) for this course. However, you can consider applying for the English Literature BA (Hons) or Creative Writing BA (Hons) course. Applications for direct entry into Year 2 or Year 3 of the English Language course will still be considered.
The language you speak shapes how you see the world. This degree helps you understand both language and the world better, connecting what you learn in class to real-life situations.
You will develop skills in analyzing language and improve your ability to use language effectively in any situation. You'll also gain important transferable skills such as analyzing texts, writing, presenting, and organizing information, preparing you for a variety of careers.
Key features:
- With a wide choice of modules, you can study English language theory and practice in depth, and customize your learning based on your interests and career goals. You can focus on subjects like English Literature, Creative Writing, Drama, Education, Film, History, Journalism, or Media. These subjects will enhance your understanding of the English language and expand your career options.
- You’ll learn about analyzing digital communication and using digital tools to study language.
- You’ll develop transferable skills that are useful for many careers. Graduates from this course have gone on to work at Meisei University in Tokyo, the UK Department of Transport, communication agencies, and schools in the UK and abroad.
- Guest speakers have included experts like forensic linguist Dr John Olsson, and students have had the chance to attend professional events like the London Language Show.
- You'll have the opportunity to build practical experience and skills through placements or internships during your degree.
