English Language and International Communication BA Honours

Course summary

Our English Language and International Communication BA develops your understanding of the English language and the complexities of all forms of communication in order to help you thrive in a professional international context.

You'll achieve a thorough knowledge of culture through comparative, cross-cultural and interdisciplinary approaches and via the analysis of the forms and practices of cultural transmission. You'll develop the linguistic resources, strategies and intercultural awareness and flexibility essential for effective communication in global professional environments.

Our combination of disciplinary and interdisciplinary learning will ensure that you graduate with an array of important transferable skills including cultural insight, the ability to evaluate and apply theory, undertake research and utilise creative and precise analytic capabilities. Engagement in small research projects and the associated ethical issues ensures that you'll have experience of considering and complying with ethical requirements.

Between Years 2 and 3, you'll have the opportunity to study for a year abroad at one of our partner institutions, giving you the valuable experience of participating in the academic and cultural life of another country.

Our focused development of your employability through career workshops, placements and internships will equip you to choose from a wide range of jobs or further training.

Top reasons to study with us

• Enhance your communication skills abroad – You'll have the option to immerse yourself in another culture by spending a full academic year abroad. You can spend one or two semesters at a partner institution in Europe, the USA, Canada, or Australia
• Interdisciplinary learning – Our course enhances your written and spoken English skills while developing your knowledge of the English language and your understanding of communication within cross-cultural settings
• Become a global citizen – Studying our degree, you'll gain a high degree of linguistic and cultural autonomy, and develop the skills and international outlook to thrive in intercultural settings
• Learn transferable skills – Our degree will prepare you for a variety of careers by helping you to build your communication, research, critical and analytical skills

The University’s Careers and Employability Service has built up a network of over 3,000 employers around the world, helping all our students explore and connect with exciting opportunities and careers and support you to achieve your full potential.

Graduates from our English Language and International Communication BA will be suited to employment in a range of areas, including:

• Communications careers in business, marketing, public relations, advertising, media
• Diplomacy
• Foreign civil service
• Language teaching and education
• Web content management and copywriting