BA (Hons) English Language

The BA English Language program offered by Aston University is a three-year undergraduate course that delves deep into the study of English language. This course offers an opportunity to explore the structure and development of English, both in terms of historical and contemporary context. It aims to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to understand and analyze the complex features of the English language.Course Content: Throughout the course, students will study the English language in written, spoken, and multimodal forms. The course embraces new technologies and novel ways of analysing data, equipping students with the ability to critique and construct arguments about language. This includes exploring areas like language and power, language change, World Englishes, language and gender, and language teaching/education.Key Modules: The course is well structured, with first-year modules such as Syntax and Morphology, Sociolinguistics, and Phonetics and Phonology, offering a solid foundation. As students progress, they will encounter advanced modules such as Language Change, World Englishes, Language and Education, and English Language Dissertation in the final year.Accreditations: This course is recognized by the Chartered Institute of Linguists, and modules taken as part of this course can contribute to Chartered Institute of Linguists membership.Future Careers: By obtaining a BA in English Language, graduates can pursue careers in fields such as teaching, speech and language therapy, publishing, marketing, human resources, translating, and public relations. It also prepares students for further research or postgraduate study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.