BA Hons English Language Studies

The English Language Studies BA (Hons) at Northumbria University is designed for students interested in developing and honing their ability to use, analyse and create texts in English, both spoken and written. It provides a broad understanding of the structure and usage of the English language and may include literature, media and cultural studies.Course Content: The course combines theoretical insights from linguistics with practical skills such as copyediting, proofreading, translation to equip students with the tools to understand and explore the English language. Students can work closely with leading researchers in Linguistics and English Language through their final year module and dissertation.Key Modules: The course covers a range of core and elective modules. Some of the core modules include Introduction to Language, English Words, English Grammar, History of English, The Nature of Explanation in Linguistics, and Sociolinguistics. Elective modules allow students to customize the degree according to their areas of interest. Accreditations: The course is currently not accredited by any external body.Future Careers: The knowledge and skills gained throughout this course open up numerous career paths. Graduates could move into areas such as linguistics research, language consultancy, teaching English as a foreign language, journalism, public relations, copywriting, publishing, and advertising. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.