19Jun
UndergraduateUniversity of Reading has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Explore how language lies at the heart of human life and society, and develop core academic skills, with our BA English Language and Linguistics with Foundation degree. This four-year programme includes a foundation year that leads directly into the three-year course. The foundation year will provide you with the skills and knowledge to succeed at university. You'll develop core skills in academic study, writing and research. Your subject-specific studies will include:
- Academic Skills, which develops your academic writing, research, referencing, critical thinking, teamwork, study techniques and study management.
- Study for Success, which helps you develop as a successful student in this field, building on your strengths and targeting key skill areas.
- Identities, which explores identity in relation to national/race identity, gender, changing identities and sense of self – examining everything from texts and objects to film and cultural documents.
- Your learning will be delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars and workshops. You will also have the opportunity to produce an independent research project in your own area of interest.
Modules
Modules may include:
- Study for Success
- Techniques and Skills for Applied Linguistics
- Sounds, Grammar and Meaning
- English Grammar and Phonology
- Language in Professional Communication.
How to apply
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- Q312
- Institution code:
- R12
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - CCD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 36 credits P: 9 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
T Level - P
We welcome applicants from non-traditional educational backgrounds and will consider these applicants on a case-by-case basis.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | We require a minimum score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 88 | We require a minimum score of 88 overall with no less than 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | B | We require a grade B or a score of 176 overall with no element less than 162. |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | C | We require a grade C or a score of 176 overall with no element less than 162. |
| PTE Academic | 69 | We require a minimum score of 69 overall with at least 59 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). |
| Institution's Own Test | Test of English for Educational Purposes (TEEP). We require a minimum score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). | |
| Trinity ISE | Merit | We require a Merit in each element from ISE II. If you take ISE III or ISE IV, we require a Pass in each element. |
Full list of acceptable English Language Tests
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £5760 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £5760 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £5760 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £5760 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £5760 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £5760 | Year 1 |
| EU | £23000 | Year 1 |
| International | £23000 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For Home students: The University will charge undergraduate home tuition fees at the upper limit set by the UK Government for the relevant academic year. The University will increase tuition fees for Home Undergraduate Students at the start of each academic year, in line with this and the new fee will be communicated to you.
For EU and International students: The University will increase Tuition Fees for International Undergraduate and Integrated Foundation Year Programme Students at the start of each academic year (September). The new fee for each academic year of your Programme will be communicated to you
Provider information
University of Reading
Whiteknights Campus
Reading
RG6 6UR