Course summary
Overview Language is central to how we think, create, and reason. Studying with us, you’ll discover the foundations of the English language including sound, structure and meaning, along with discourse, style, and vocabulary. You’ll also study sociolinguistics, examining the diversity of English around the world and how it’s learned by children and non-native speakers. Our work provides vital insights into the nature of language, as well as into the role language plays in shaping our identity and how we interact with others. Throughout the course, you’ll also hear from guest speakers with backgrounds in speech and language therapy, film and acting, government, and more. Explore structure and form Practical skills are key to this course. You’ll develop and hone your skills in transcribing English using the International Phonetic Alphabet, analysing its structure and variations in form, alongside strengthening your academic writing and critical thinking. In your final year, you'll carry out original data analysis, focusing on an area of the English Language that interests you such as digital communication, language and gender, or communication disorders. From BBC London to the Cabinet Office, our graduates find a range of exciting career destinations. Where will our English language degree take you?
Modules
YEAR 1 Compulsory Foundations of Language Thinking Linguistics: Approaches to Writing and Analysis Phonetics 1: The Sounds of English language in the UK Language Acquisition Syntax I: The Structure of English Sociolinguistics: English in Use Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Assessment method
Assessment typically includes a combination of research diaries, poster presentations, class tests and exams. In your final year, you’ll carry out a research project based on real-world data and applying cutting-edge theory, which will bring together everything you have learned.
How to apply
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:
- Q50
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma - D: 18 credits M: 15 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
Extended Project
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English language requirements
All applicants to Queen Mary must show they meet a minimum academic English language standard for admission and to be successful on the course. Please refer to the website below for details on our English Language requirements by course and acceptable alternative qualifications. You will also find important information regarding UKVI's English requirements if you are applying as an international student and will require a Student Visa to enter the UK.
Queen Mary University of London: English Language Requirements
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250* | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
Provider information
Queen Mary University of London
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