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Undergraduate study in Linguistics and English Language

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The study of Linguistics and English Language covers everything from the ways in which dialects differ, how Old English developed into Modern English, the ways in which children acquire their first language, differences between the speech of men and women, and how the sound systems and grammars of different types of language are organised, to what happens when speakers of different languages come into contact, plus much else besides. Different aspects of these subjects border on fields such as:

For non-native speakers interested in combining the academic study of the English language with advanced training in English proficiency, we have our international pathway through the English Language degree programme. This pathway combines all the major elements of our English Language programme with additional course units giving advanced tuition in English Language, together with courses on topics such as translation and TEFL.

Courses in Linguistics and English Language

The following Linguistics programmes are 4-year BA (Hons) unless otherwise indicated:

The following English Language Programmes are 4-year BA (Hons) unless otherwise indicated:

Further Information

For information on how to apply, fees and funding, and undergraduate study in the School of Languages, Linguistics and Cultures, please visit the: