BA (Hons) Philosophy and English Language
Bachelor's degree
In Hatfield
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Hatfield
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Duration
3 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
What is it for sounds, gestures and marks on paper to have meaning? What are the various uses to which we can put language, and how does it manage to have the effects it has? How do we learn language? And how does the language we use reflect society, the nature of our thoughts, and what we take reality to be like?
Our BA Philosophy and English Language degree allows you to examine the nature of language, through two distinct approaches. You’ll develop a range of skills in analysing the structure of the English language and how it is used in a variety of situations, while exploring and challenging the assumptions about the nature of language, its limits and how it functions.
In your first year, alongside core linguistics modules, you’ll learn to think critically by examining how language may be used – and misused – in reasoning and persuasion. You’ll also study social and political philosophy, covering topics such as freedom of speech, and examine the nature of mind and reality.
All our philosophy lecturers are active researchers, so you’ll share the excitement of doing original work in a supportive and highly-rated academic community. We’re also rated TEF Gold, making us one of the best universities for teaching and support. Our English language lecturers are research-active academics working in cutting-edge areas such as language and gender, formulaic language, corpus studies, bilingualism, bilingual processing and codeswitching.
Core modules in your second year focus on English grammar and the sounds of English. You can explore theories of how and why language developed and study language-related real-life problems such as plagiarism and crime investigation in forensic linguistics. In Philosophy, you may explore a wide variety of topics, including the option to learn some languages of logic.
Work placement/study abroad option: Between your second and final year, you’ll have the option to study abroad or do a work placement for up to a year.
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About this course
We give you:
A flexible programme of study, allowing you to concentrate on areas you find especially interesting
An exceptional academic team, conducting internationally renowned research
Stimulating, innovative courses that allow you to make rewarding connections between two disciplines
CV-building potential through extra-curricular activities
UCAS points 104
A Level bcc
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Subjects
- English Language
- Philosophy
- English
- Political Philosophy
- Communication Training
- Teaching
- Logic
- Grammar
Course programme
Philosophy students benefit from being part of a lively and active academic community. You’ll learn through formal courses and extracurricular seminars, while our small group teaching helps you to find your feet in the academic environment. There are plenty of opportunities to discuss critical issues with staff and fellow students, including an optional residential weekend each year.
English Language students benefit from being part of a supportive, research-active academic community. From tutorials and group work to psycholinguistic experiments including eyetracking, we use a range of engaging, student-centred teaching methods to help you work confidently and creatively. You’ll dive into real-life data, get involved in research and learn from guest experts. You’ll have the opportunity to get involved in activities that will complement your studies, such as working for student media channels. Not only do these enhance your experience, they also make for a more impressive CV.
Level 4
Module
- Reason and Persuasion
- Communication, Interaction, Context
- Social and Political Philosophy
- Mind, Knowledge and Reality
- Ethics
- Investigating Language
- Introduction to English Linguistics 1
- Introduction to English Linguistics 2
- Language and Mind
- Philosophy of Film and Literature
- Language in the Media
- The Meaning of Life
Module
- Graduate Skills
- Themes in Plato's Republic
- The Right and The Good
- Philosophy of Mind
- Learning and Teaching Language 2
- Knowledge and Discovery
- Philosophy of Art
- English Grammar
- Language and Species
- Language in Society
- Metaphysics
- Sounds of English
- Forensic Linguistics
- Language Competencies in Career Development
- History of the English Language
- Research Methods in English Language & Communication
- Philosophies of Religion
- Virtues, Vices and Ethics
- Logic and Philosophy
- Learning and Teaching Language 1
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- Aristotle P
- Child Language & Communication
- Clinical Linguistics
- Language & Communication Project
- Language Processing
- Nietzsche, Genealogy and Morality
- Philosophy of Language
- Communication and Cultures
- Meaning and Context
- Philosophy of Psychology
- Chunky Language: Investigating Formulaic Sequences
- Gender in Language and Communication
- Global Englishes
- Corpus-based Studies in English Language
Additional information
EU Students Fee
Full time - £13450 for the 2021/2022 academic year
International Students Fee
Full time - £13450 for the 2021/2022 academic year
BA (Hons) Philosophy and English Language