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English Language and Linguistics at University of Birmingham - UCAS

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University of Birmingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Open days

9Nov
University of Birmingham - Undergraduate Open Day
Undergraduate

Course summary

Our BA English Language and Linguistics draws on Birmingham’s internationally renowned strength in applied linguistics, corpus linguistics, discourse analysis, grammar and stylistics. You will be able to tailor the programme to suit your strengths and interests and towards a wide range of careers. The skills you gain will make you a much sought-after graduate. The study of language demands discipline, observation, exploration and imagination. Some aspects, like grammar and phonology, ask for particular attention to detail, accuracy and logical argument. Other topics, such as child language development and language variation, demand an ability to collect, analyse and evaluate your own data. Finding out how a language works and how societies communicate, combines a unique intellectual challenge with significant practical potential. You will also have the chance to use new resources, such as computer-held databases of linguistic data and you will be encouraged to embrace theoretical and technological advances in the study of language. Why study this course? Get a head start in the graduate market – kick start your career with our employability modules, including options that provide work experience within a sector you're interested in, letting you use your developing research skills to assist businesses in tackling real-world problems that they face in their sectors. Broad range of specialisms to explore - Birmingham is internationally famous for its work in corpus linguistics, discourse analysis, figurative language and stylistics. You can focus on traditional aspects of the subject such as grammar, pragmatics or historical linguistics, or you can also explore newer areas such as Englishes used worldwide or English used worldwide or in digital media. Do more than read books – take advantage of the wide-ranging expertise within our academic community and delve into the study of language in areas as diverse as advertising, traditional and online media, and clinical and health settings. *Take advantage of our exceptional resources – including our special collections and archives in the Cadbury Research Library and the Library of Birmingham, Europe’s largest regional library. 11th for English in the Complete University Guide 2024 Top 30 in the world for English Language and Literature (QS World Subject Rankings 2024)

Modules

First-year modules cover a broad base of the subject and are designed to introduce you to ways of studying at university. By the final year the modules you take will become more specialised and reflect the research expertise of the academic staff. More detailed module information can be found on the ‘Course detail’ tab on the University of Birmingham’s coursefinder web pages.

How to apply

29Jan

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:
Q310
Institution code:
B32
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Student Outcomes

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90%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
100%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 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 details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above. If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter.
English Language and Linguistics at University of Birmingham - UCAS