BA English Language and Linguistics with Foundation

University of Reading

United Kingdom, Reading

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University of Reading

United Kingdom , Reading

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

Q312

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 23,000 / year

Next Intake September-2026

BA English Language and Linguistics with Foundation

About

Explore how language lies at the heart of human life and society, and develop core academic skills, with our BA English Language and Linguistics with Foundation degree.

This four-year programme includes a foundation year that leads directly into the three-year course.

Foundation year

The foundation year will provide you with the skills and knowledge to succeed at university. You'll develop core skills in academic study, writing and research.

Your subject-specific studies will include:

Academic Skills, which develops your academic writing, research, referencing, critical thinking, teamwork, study techniques and study management.
Study for Success, which helps you develop as a successful student in this field, building on your strengths and targeting key skill areas.
Identities, which explores identity in relation to national/race identity, gender, changing identities and sense of self – examining everything from texts and objects to film and cultural documents.

Your learning will be delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars and workshops. You will also have the opportunity to produce an independent research project in your own area of interest.

"For someone who had been out of education for a year, it was daunting to return to my studies and the foundation year helped me to settle back. Once I was here, I realised it was OK."

Holly Tatlow

A foundation year is more than a stepping-stone to a degree. You will also benefit from:

access to our full range of facilities and resources
full integration into university life, before your degree year begins
experience of an academic environment, and the ability to work independently
specialist support and guidance.

Visit the Department of English Language and Linguistics website for more information.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

"At school, your grades define you. The foundation year shows you that your education, and your identity, are much more than just the grades you get."

– Luset Kuntas

Select Reading as your firm choice on UCAS and we'll guarantee you a place even if you don't quite meet your offer. For details, see our firm choice scheme.

Our typical offers are expressed in terms of A level, BTEC and International Baccalaureate requirements. However, we also accept many other qualifications.

Typical offer

CCD

We welcome applicants from non-traditional educational backgrounds (for example, mature students, students who study part-time or those who have studied at International Schools in the UK or elsewhere) and will consider applicants on a case-by-case basis.

International Baccalaureate

24 points overall

BTEC Extended Diploma

DMM

Extended Project Qualification

In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) provides to students for University study, we can now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer.

English language requirements

IELTS 7.0, with no component below 6.0

For information on other English language qualifications, please visit our international student pages.

Alternative entry requirements for International and EU students

For country specific entry requirements look at entry requirements by country.

Pre-sessional English language programme

If you need to improve your English language score you can take a pre-sessional English course prior to entry onto your degree.

Find out the English language requirements for our courses and our pre-sessional English programme

English Program Requirements

IELTS 7.0, with no component below 6.0

Career

A degree in English language and linguistics will provide you with transferable skills for a wide range of careers.

Overall, 100% of graduates from English Language and Applied Linguistics are in work or further study within 15 months of graduation. (Three-year average, based on our analysis of HESA data © HESA 2022-2024, Graduate Outcomes Surveys 2019/20 to 2021/22; includes full-time, UK domiciled, first degree English Language and Applied Linguistics responders.)

Previous Reading graduates have found employment with:

Google
Oxford University Press
Media Planet
Teach First
Local government.

(Based on HESA data © HESA 2020 to 2024, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2017/18 to 2021/22; includes BA English Language and Linguistics responders.)

Our graduates have also pursued careers in fields such as:

teaching, both in the UK and abroad
speech and language therapy
publishing
event coordination
journalism
speech writing
the Civil Service
media, including advertising, marketing and public relations
information technology.

Your degree could also lead to postgraduate study in a related area.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 23,000

Application Fee

GBP

How to Apply

You can apply online for all of our courses, including courses with an Integrated Foundation Year, via the national admissions service, UCAS. You can choose to apply for up to five courses in total, including more than one course at the same institution.

1. Find a course

Browse our undergraduate courses and identify which ones you'd like to apply for. Make sure to check your course's entry requirements before you apply.

2. Begin your application

Our UCAS code is R12. The University does not have a campus code.

3. Write your personal statement

As part of your application, you'll be asked to submit a personal statement to support your application. This is your opportunity to tell us more about why you want to study the course and what interests, skills and experience you have that demonstrate your passion for the subject.

4. Submit your application

When you're happy with your application and have added the required information such as qualifications, personal statement and reference, you can submit your application.

A small charge is made by UCAS for applying to university. The application fee for 2024 entry is £27.50 for up to five choices.

Make sure to check the UCAS website for the most up-to-date application deadlines. If you have missed the January deadline, there is still the opportunity to apply (via UCAS), and we are happy to consider late applications until 30 June 2024 (all applications received after 30 June are entered into Clearing). Please be aware that some of our courses may be full after the January UCAS deadline, so we recommend early applications where possible.