BA English Language and Linguistics with Placement Experience

The BA English Language and Linguistics with Placement course at the University of Reading provides a comprehensive exploration of the English language and the science of linguistics. The course involves the study of language structure, language variation and change, language in use and cognitive linguistics, along with the opportunity to spend a year in a workplace environment, which helps to build practical skills and gain valuable work experience.Course Content: The courses includes theoretical aspects of linguistic studies, and real-world applications of language data analysis. A significant part of the course is dedicated to the Placement Year, where students can develop practical skills and gain experience in the workplace. Students are given opportunities to study areas like child language acquisition, forensic linguistics, psycholinguistics, language and the brain, and language evolution.Key Modules: Core modules in this course include ‘Sounds and Structures of English’, ‘Reading English Language & Linguistics’, ‘Applied Linguistics’, ‘Psycholinguistics’, and ‘Discourse Analysis’. Optional modules cover a range of topics including 'Language Evolution', 'Professional Track Linguistics', and 'Multilingualism'.Accreditations: The module for 'English in the Community' has received accreditation from the Higher Education Funding Council for England(HEFCE). Future Careers: The course is designed to prepare students for a variety of careers. Graduates can pursue opportunities in fields like education, speech therapy, language development, translation and interpreting, marketing, media and communications, publishing, and public sector roles. The placement year provides real-world experience that can enhance employability.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.