English Literature and English Language and Linguistics

Discover how spoken and written language is used in various social, political, cultural and philosophical contexts, and explore its relationship with the mind. Study works from the medieval through to contemporary, exploring literature that gives us an insight into other people's lives and takes us on journeys of self-discovery.

In your first year, you'll explore the structure of language, foundations of linguistics and speech sounds. Other modules allow you to explore sociolinguistics, the study of meaning and communication, stylistics to explore texts, and the global spread of the English language.

In your second and third years there are no compulsory modules, meaning you can tailor your studies to your own interests. Delve into more specialist areas from syntax to semantics, and the history of British English to teaching languages. You might also consider studying abroad - discovering a new culture and showing future employers that you can adapt to a new environment - or take a placement year in industry.

In your final year, you complete a dissertation on a topic of your choice, supported by a supervisor.

See the modules you'll study

To be considered for entry to Year 1 of a Kent undergraduate degree programme, Jordanian students typically need to have completed one of the following:

• A foundation course, either at a UK based college, or a college in Jordan. All applicants with a foundation qualification will be considered on an individual basis – please contact the International Recruitment team at [email protected] to check if your qualification is acceptable
• One year of a Bachelor degree at a recognised university with an average grade of Very good/76%/B or a GPA of 3.0/4.0
• Associate Degree/Al-Shamel Intermediate Diploma from a recognised Community College with a final grade of at least Good/75%

The programme prepares you for a wide range of careers in areas including:

• advertising
• journalism and professional writing
• media
• the law
• public relations
• marketing and sales
• publishing 
• teaching at all levels 
• banking 
• marketing analysis
• project management
• company training
• broadcasting
• the civil or diplomatic services.

Help finding a job

The University's friendly Careers and Employability Service offers advice on how to:

• apply for jobs
• write a good CV
• perform well in interviews.

Career-enhancing skills

Alongside specialist skills, you also develop the transferable skills graduate employers look for, including:

• high-level skills in communication
• problem solving 
• IT and numeracy 
• the abiilty to work independently and as part of a team.

You can also gain extra skills by signing up for one of our Kent Extra activities, such as learning a language or volunteering.