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English Language and Sociology at University of Worcester - UCAS

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

Open days

1Dec
University of Worcester - Open Day
Undergraduate

Course summary

What makes English Language and Sociology at Worcester special? Studying English Language and Sociology in combination provides an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of how and why we behave as we do and how we use language to connect us as a society. You’ll examine the world from different angles, discuss new ideas, and familiarise yourself with quantitative and qualitative methods of analysing linguistic data and decisions. The joint honours course uses lectures, seminars, and workshops led by a team of research-focused staff to create a supportive and collaborative learning environment. Students graduate with a range of transferrable skills applicable to a wide variety of job roles. Key features

  • Integrated Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA), enhancing your professional portfolio
  • Hands-on approach to the study of the social impact of language using real data
  • Teaching (English as a Foreign Language) practice in small group seminars
  • Lively discussions and dynamic learning opportunities. Lectures are designed to be refreshing and stimulating to encourage creative thought
  • Develop an understanding of the the relevance of social hierarchies, social institutions and social power in everyday life
  • Learn from a constantly evolving curriculum which adapts to suit the society it is trying to study
Why the University of Worcester? The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation. At Worcester small class sizes, supportive tutors and professionally focussed courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.
  • First in the UK for sustained employment and/or further study (excluding specialist institutions), 5 years after graduation – Longitudinal Education Outcomes data 2024.
  • First in the UK for quality education – Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024.
  • Ofsted Outstanding in 2023 the University’s primary and secondary teacher training programmes were rated ‘Outstanding’.
Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays

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:
QL33
Institution code:
W80
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

If you have any questions about entry requirements, please contact the Admissions Office on 01905 855111 or email [email protected] for advice.

Student Outcomes

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85%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
95%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

Please visit the fees and finance pages of the University of Worcester website for tuition fee information: https://www.worcester.ac.uk/study/fees-and-finance/
English Language and Sociology at University of Worcester - UCAS