English Language and Linguistics with Literature BA (Hons)

Build on your interest of English language and literature and prepare yourself for a successful career on this BA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics with Literature degree.

You'll discover how we use language in literature and digital communication, examine forensic linguistics and learn how people use the English language across the world. You’ll also study literature from classics to the contemporary and become an expert in reading, analysing and discussing the written works that inspire you.

Your studies will set you up for a career where your communication, creative, management and critical thinking skills will shine. You could work in areas such as publishing, teaching, advertising and marketing after the course or do postgraduate study.

What can you do with an English Language and Linguistics degree?

After the course, you can use the communication and professional skills you've learnt across various roles in the private and public sectors. Fields you could work in include:

• advertising
• education
• communication
• media
• marketing
• publishing
• technical writing
• teaching English

You could also go on to do postgraduate study in areas such as speech therapy, marketing and communication.

Work experience and career planning

To give you the best chance of securing a great job when you graduate, our Careers and Employability service can help you find relevant work experience during your course. We can help you identify placements, internships, voluntary roles and freelancing opportunities that will complement your studies and build your CV.

We'll also be available to help, advise and support you for up to 5 years as you advance in your career.

This course allows you to take the Learning From Experience (LiFE) option. This means you can earn credits towards your degree for work, volunteer and research placements that you do alongside your study.

Placement year

After your second year, you can do an optional paid work placement year to get valuable longer-term work experience.

Previous students have secured placements at organisations such as:

• 7 Stars – a media company in London
• Jet – an English teaching programme in Japan
• the British Council
• local schools

We’ll help you secure a work placement that fits your aspirations. You could also choose to set up your own business, or take a voluntary placement. You’ll get mentoring and support throughout the year.

Ongoing career support – up to 5 years after you graduate

Get experience while you study, with support to find part-time jobs, volunteering opportunities, and work experience.

Towards the end of your degree and for up to five years after graduation, you’ll receive one-to-one support from our Careers and Employability Service to help you find your perfect role.