English Linguistics with Forensic Linguistics (with optional sandwich year) BSc (Hons)

While the forensic linguist/scientist as supporter of police investigations has become increasingly popular, an understanding of language, the law and forensic methodologies can be used in many other areas such as immigration investigations and the identification of historical documents.In Year 1, students are introduced to many of the key concepts and skills that are required throughout their degree. in particular, the three Understanding Language modules provide students with the analytic building blocks for language study. Students are also offered optional modules from the BA (Hons) Forensic Studies course.   Year 2 moves the students beyond the concepts and tools learned in the first year as they begin to apply these to language and discourse within the world around them, to both historic and contemporary texts. Students are able to choose from a range of modules from English Language, English Linguistics and Forensic Studies.In Year 3, students are able to specialise if they wish to and develop their own research interests. This culminates in an extended piece of work, either a dissertation or an independent project.  The optional sandwich year allows the student to explore a possible career, gain first experience, and come back to study with a clearer understanding of how to shape their final year in pursuit of the career of their choice. Each student will have support before, throughout, and after the placement, from selection and application to the reintegration into a new final year cohort after their return. There is a lot of flexibility in placement choice, and the responsibility of being accepted onto a placement lies with the student. Options to explore include: British Council (language teaching abroad), International and National Language Schools, Houses of Parliament, Stroke Association or similar charities, Council work, Schools, NHS, Marketing and PR, Courts.