Course Overview

The English Language program provides a comprehensive exploration of language from its foundational elements to advanced studies, allowing you to specialize in areas of particular interest. In your first year, you'll delve into the building blocks of language, covering grammar, speech sounds, dialects, communication, interaction, and language in the media. You will also learn how to analyze language data, gaining insights into the intricacies of linguistic structures and usage. Building on the first-year modules, the second year offers a deeper understanding of speech sounds production, sentence structure, and linguistic variations. The program provides flexibility with a range of optional modules, allowing you to specialize based on your interests. Options include forensic and psycholinguistic modules, research methods, and English language teaching. The second year also introduces a career development module, offering opportunities for work experience, including English Language teaching placements, volunteering at organizations like the Stroke Association, shadowing speech and language therapists, or assisting with specialist language teaching in a sixth form college. Between the second and final year, you have the option to study abroad or undertake a work placement for up to a year, providing invaluable experiences and enhancing your CV. In your final year, all modules are optional, giving you the freedom to choose based on your interests and career aspirations. You can explore clinical linguistics, design your research project, examine the social aspects of language, and analyze collections of spoken or written language data. This flexibility allows you to tailor your studies to align with your passions and goals. The English Language program not only equips you with a deep understanding of language structures and usage but also provides opportunities for practical experiences, ensuring you graduate with a versatile skill set and the ability to pursue various career paths in the diverse field of linguistics.