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English Language and Linguistics BA (Hons)
Course Overview - English Language and Linguistics BA (Hons)
Study linguistics in the context of the English language and develop a deep understanding of the way humans communicate with each other.
Compulsory modules will introduce you to the history, structure and use of the English language and give you a good grounding in areas such as phonetics, syntax and conducting language research. You may also cover subjects such as language acquisition, psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, corpus linguistics and discourse analysis.
You’ll study language in its spoken and written forms – you’ll engage with texts, but also undertake ...
Study linguistics in the context of the English language and develop a deep understanding of the way humans communicate with each other.<br/><br/>Compulsory modules will introduce you to the history, structure and use of the English language and give you a good grounding in areas such as phonetics, syntax and conducting language research. You may also cover subjects such as language acquisition, psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, corpus linguistics and discourse analysis.<br/><br/>You’ll study language in its spoken and written forms – you’ll engage with texts, but also undertake fieldwork and data analysis, gaining a wide range of skills that stand out to employers.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
23/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
Q3Q1
Institution Code
L23
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
AB in Advanced Highers including A in English and AABBB in Highers, or A in English in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers.
Access to HE Diploma
D:30,M:15
Pass diploma with 60 credits overall, including at least 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. The Access course must include English modules. An interview and a piece of written work may also be required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
35
35 points overall with 16 at Higher Level including 5 in English at Higher Level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We will consider the level 3 QCF BTEC at Subsidiary Diploma level and above in combination with other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H2,H2,H2,H3,H3
including H2 in English.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,M1,M2
including English.
A level
A,A,B
AAB including English (Language, Literature or Language and Literature). Other course specific tests: Where an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be ABB at A Level including English (Language, Literature or Language and Literature) plus grade A in the EPQ. We welcome applications from mature students with Access qualifications, and from students with a wide range of qualifications.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
The WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales is accepted in place of a third A-level subject at the same grade.
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