BA (Hons) English Literature and Linguistics

The English Literature and Linguistics BA course offered at Queen Mary University of London provides students with a comprehensive understanding of English language, literature, and linguistics. It provides a unique opportunity for students to combine the study of English literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the 21st century with the scientific study of language in an English department ranked 7th in the QS World University Rankings for English language and literature.Course Content: Over the three-year duration of the course, students will explore core areas of linguistics such as syntax, morphology, phonetics, phonology, sociolinguistics, and psycholinguistics while delving deeply into a diverse array of English literature across centuries. In addition to this, students will also have the opportunity to explore electives and optional components.Key Modules: Some of the key modules include Introduction to Linguistics, Literatures in Time, Shakespeare, A Writer's Workshop, and Modern American Literature. More advanced modules such as Psychology of Language and Communication, Sociolinguistics, Semantics and Pragmatics along with diverse literature options including Romantic Poetry, Science Fiction, and Graphic Novels are also available.Future Careers: Graduates of the English Literature and Linguistics BA course often step into a broad range of careers related to teaching, advertising, writing, editing, public relations, and counseling among others. The skills gained during the course also make them excellent candidates for postgraduate studies and research.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.