Linguistics BA(Hons)

Program Overview

This Linguistics program delves into the multifaceted nature of language, exploring its social, cognitive, and cultural dimensions. Through a combination of core and optional modules, students gain a comprehensive understanding of language and its role in society. The program prepares graduates for careers in diverse fields, including education, journalism, and research, while also providing a foundation for postgraduate studies.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Year 1:
• Language in the Social World
• Approaches to Language and Communication
• Understanding Language
• Introduction to Intercultural Communication
• Investigating Language
• Understanding Culture
• Year 2:
• Multilingualism
• Mind and Language
• Deconstruction: Language, Theory, Society
• Linguistics, Grammar and Grammaring
• Language Minoritisation and Revitalisation (Pathway Specific)
• Intercultural Communication in the Workplace (Pathway Specific)
• Additional Options (Linguistics BA)
• Year 3:
• Language and Emotion: Ineffability in Action
• Approaches to the Study of Meaning
• Dissertation
• Language, Philosophy, Mind (Option)
• Language, Gender and Sexuality (Option)
• English Language Teaching (Option)
• Global Social Policy (Option)
• Philosophy and Literature: Post-structuralism and the ‘Linguistic Turn’ (Option)
• Approaches to Analysing Discourse (Option)
• Care Ethics and Social Policy (Option)
• World Englishes (Option)
• Language, Law and the State: The Politics of Force (Option)
• Analysing Big Data: Quantitative Methods in Language Research (Option)
• Additional Pathway Specific Options

Assessment:

• Various assessment methods are used, including:
• Essays
• Presentations
• Exams
• Dissertations
• The specific assessment methods and weighting will vary depending on the module.

Teaching:

• The program is taught by a team of experienced and qualified staff.
• There is a strong emphasis on student-centered learning.
• Students have access to a range of resources, including a library, computer labs, and study spaces.

Careers:

• Graduates of the program are prepared for a variety of careers in fields such as:
• Education
• Journalism
• Publishing
• Speech and language therapy
• Marketing
• Research
• The program also provides students with the skills and knowledge they need to pursue further study at the postgraduate level.

Other:

• The program is offered full-time or part-time.
• Students may have the opportunity to study abroad.
• The program is accredited by the British Academy.
• Degree Overview
• Assessment
• Teaching

UK (full-time) 9,250 GBP International (full-time) 15,900 GBP