This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 25th September 2024.
University of Kent has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Why Study English Language and Linguistics at Kent? • Student Satisfaction: Linguistics at Kent was ranked 4th for student satisfaction in The Complete University Guide 2023. • Your degree, your way: Create your own pathway and choose from our wide range of options to tailor your degree to your interests, and develop these interest as they evolve. Study all aspects of language, and discover how it varies according to person, time and situation. • Kickstart your career: Your knowledge and understanding of how language works and how we communicate will open doors to lots of exciting careers. You will be ready to think critically, and open up wider discourse and dialogues about the problems that matter the most to you. This means our graduates are ready to step into a career of limitless opportunities, so you can effect change in the places you want to see it. • Expand your Horizons: In a competitive market, having something that differentiates you from the crowd is a real plus. This course provides the option to study abroad or work in industry for a year, demonstrating flexibility in your outlook and displaying enthusiasm and a drive to succeed in new environments. From 2025 this course will be called English Language and Literatures BA
Modules
Year 1 Compulsory modules currently include: The Structure of Language Sounds of English Foundations of Linguistics Optional modules may include: Language, Self and Society Meaning and Discourse Tackling Text: Explaining Style Global Englishes Grammar for Everyone Year 2 Compulsory modules currently include: Language Acquisition Language Data Toolkit Independent Project Optional modules may include: Language Teaching Morphology and Syntax Introduction to Publishing Guided Research in Linguistics Year 3 Compulsory modules currently include: Final Year Project One of the following: Clinical and Behavioural Linguistics Intercultural Communication One of the following: Multilingualism Stylistics and Creative Writing Optional modules may include: Clinical and Behavioural Linguistics Intercultural Communication Multilingualism Stylistics and Creative Writing
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- QQ13
- Institution code:
- K24
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Direct entry into Year 2 of this programme is considered on a case by case basis.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points
A level - BBB - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM - MMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 24 credits M: 21 credits
Scottish Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
English language requirements
Applicants should have grade C or 4 in English Language GCSE or a suitable equivalent level qualification.
Please visit our website for further information:
https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements.html
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £18600 | Year 1 |
| International | £18600 | 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
Please see the programme page at www.kent.ac.uk for further information on fees and funding options.
Please be aware that if the Government permits, the UK fee quoted may increase in line with inflation.
Full-time fees for 2024/25 for international students are £22,700 for laboratory programmes and £18,600 for non-laboratory programmes
Provider information
University of Kent
Recruitment and Admissions Office
Registry
Canterbury
CT2 7NZ
Clearing contact details
Publicised Clearing Enquiries Contact
Course contact details
Visit our course pageAdmissions Contact
01227 768896
01227 827077