BA (Hons.) English Language

The English Language course at Edge Hill University opens doors to understanding the immense power of language and its impact in the world. This course blends both the vibrant cultures worldwide and the sweeping history of the English language.Course Content: The course focuses on understanding the English language at an in-depth level, teaching students the aspects of linguistics, cultural identity, and the impact of English in society. Students will explore different concepts like Language Acquisition, Language Learning, Sociolinguistics and Global Englishes, and Cognitive Linguistics. Key Modules: Some of the essential modules covered under this course are 'Sounds, Words and Grammar', 'Exploring Language Change', 'Language and Society', 'Research Methods in Linguistics', and 'Studying Language: The Basics'. Future Careers: The future prospects for the graduates of this course are comprehensive and vary from fields such as teaching and academic research to careers in publishing, marketing, IT, human resources and the civil service. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.