English Language and Linguistics BA (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Brighton
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Brighton
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Duration
3 Years
Our interdisciplinary approach to study means you choose from a wide range of specialist areas. You’ll examine language from psychological, cultural and historical perspectives.
From child language acquisition to forensic linguistics – our extensive range of modules and supportive learning environment enable you to graduate with the skills to develop your career in any direction you desire.
You’ll be part of a close-knit community of staff and students who all support each other.
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About this course
Recent School of English graduates have found jobs as:
publishing administrator, Little Brown Book Group
intern, Royal Society of Literature
marketing trainee, BBC.
You should have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.
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Subjects
- English Language
- Pronunciation
- Pragmatics
- Phonology
- Linguistic Typology
- History of English
- Forensic Linguistics
- Linguistic Analysis
- Language Change
- English Grammar
Course programme
Autumn teaching
- Approaches to Meaning
- Approaches to Pronunciation
- Approaches to Grammar
- Investigating Language in Context
At Sussex, you can choose to customise your course to build the sort of degree that will give you the knowledge, skills and experience that could take you in any direction you choose.
Year 2 at sussex
- Approaches to Discourse
- Great Ideas about Language
- Social Variation in English
Spring teaching
- History of English
- Language Change
- Linguistic Typology
- Phonology
- Pragmatics
At Sussex, you can choose to customise your course to build the sort of degree that will give you the knowledge, skills and experience that could take you in any direction you choose.
Study abroad or Placement
Apply to study abroad – you’ll develop an international perspective and gain an edge when it comes to your career.
Placement (optional)A placement is a great way to network and gain practical skills. When you leave Sussex, you’ll benefit from having the experience employers are looking for.
Year 3 at sussex
- Research Proposal (English Language)
- Research Dissertation (English Language)
Autumn teaching
- Topics in Discourse and Communication
- Topics in Language Variation and Change
- Topics in Linguistic Analysis
- Child Language Acquisition
- Forensic Linguistics
- History of English
- Linguistic Typology
- Phonology
- Pragmatics
Additional information
English Language and Linguistics BA (Hons)