BA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics

The BA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics course offered by the University of Hertfordshire provides students with a deep understanding of both English language and linguistics. Through this course, students get the opportunity to explore the structure of language, its history and its uses in various social settings.Course Content: This course covers a variety of topics that include both linguistics and English language studies. Students will learn about phonetics, syntax, semantics, variation in English, language acquisition, Old and Middle English languages, and sociolinguistics. The newly introduced modules on 'Language in Action' provides students with opportunities to apply theoretical understandings in practical settings. Key Modules: Some of the key modules in this course include 'The Structure of English', 'Old and Middle English', 'English in Use', 'Language and Mind', 'Language Acquisition', 'Phonetics and Phonology', 'Language Variation and Change', and 'Child Language Development'. Future Careers: Graduates of this course have a wide-range of career prospects. They can pursue careers in professions such as teaching, accounting, management, journalism, marketing, human resources, and civil service. The course also equips them with skills that are transferrable to jobs that involve communication and language, such as PR, advertising and communication consultancies.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.