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English and Linguistics BA (Hons)
- Level(s) of Study: Undergraduate
- UCAS Code(s): QQ13
- Start Date(s): September 2023
- Duration: Three years full-time
- Study Mode(s): Full-time
- Campus: Clifton Campus
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Introduction:
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73% of NTU’s research in English Language and Literature was assessed to be world-leading or internationally excellent - REF2021. -
Choose between writing a dissertation and the Humanities Research Project. -
A flexible Joint Honours course, means you can create a learning path as unique as you are. -
Complete a work experience placement, meaning you’ll graduate with valuable industry experience.
English and Linguistics have a natural synergy; you’ll learn about the nature of language and gain an in-depth understanding of the forces that have shaped it over time.
This course will equip you with the tools needed to analyse language, and discusses the immense power that language has to construct meaning. You’ll study literature from the Renaissance period to the 21st Century, as well as professional and creative writing.
The course is extremely flexible, offering a wide range of optional modules that allow you to pursue your passion and interests. It combines aspects of a traditional English and Linguistics degree with elements that are at the cutting-edge of English and Linguistics today. By the end of the course, you’ll have a deep appreciation of the origins, appreciation, and the rich diversity of the written and spoken word.
NTU ranks in the top 20 in the UK for Modern languages and linguistics in the Guardian University Guide 2022 (14th)
We are top 3 in the UK for student satisfaction in Linguistics (National Student Survey 2022)
What you’ll study
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Careers and employability
Your career development
This is a major part of the curriculum. Key transferable skills are emphasised and there are opportunities to develop links with organisations and potential employers. Joint honours courses develop a wide range of skills. These include written and oral communication skills, critical analysis and a variety of IT skills. But you’ll also become more self-motivated, be able to work independently and in teams, and develop excellent time management skills.
Our recent English Joint Honours graduates have gone onto careers in:
- Local Government – teacher (secondary English);
- JRS – market researcher;
- Vision Twentyone – social research interviewer;
- Lightdragon Ltd, Food Network UK – content producer; and
- jigsaw systems – product manager.
Other careers could include:
- publishing;
- PR;
- marketing;
- speech and language therapy; and
- teaching English as a foreign language.
Many graduates also choose to undertake further study on one of our Masters-level courses or MPhil and PhD research degrees.
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How to apply
Ready to join us? Then apply as soon as you can.
For the full-time route just click the Apply button at the top of the page and follow our step-by-step guide.
If you're applying for the part-time route please apply online using the NTU Applicant Portal.
Make sure you check the entry requirements above carefully before you do.
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