English Language & Linguistics
Bachelor's degree
In Lambeth
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Lambeth
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Duration
3 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
On our English Language and Linguistics BA you will study the sounds, words and structures of English, as well as how we use language differently depending on institutional, professional and social contexts.
You will undertake linguistic projects which involve collecting and analysing data and you will develop a thorough understanding of the relationship between language, society and culture; of how languages are learnt and taught; and how English is used in multicultural communities and the globalised world.
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About this course
Taught by linguists who have an international reputation for world-leading research in linguistics and communication.
Small and welcoming class sizes, supportive learning environments and approachable teaching staff.
Central London location gives easy access to major libraries and educational institutions in the London area.
Development of skills that are valuable for a wide range of professions, such as publishing, advertising, journalism, public relations, speech and language therapy, teaching and research.
Media Campaign Executive
Broadcast Journalist
Communications Officer
EU Affairs Officer
English Teacher
Copywriter
Digital Media Editor
Local Government Executive Officer
Marketing Co-ordinator
Social Media Executive
Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A-levels. However, if offered the grade achieved may be taken into account when considering whether or not to accept a candidate who has just fallen short of the conditions of their offer.
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Subjects
- English Language
- Communication Training
- English
- Language
- Communication
- Language and Communication
- Sociolinguistics
- Analysing English
- Language development
- Language Learning
Course programme
Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 360 credits.
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-todate, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on this page for updates.
In year one you will study six required modules, totalling 120 credits, to build a strong foundation, particularly in English language and linguistics. In addition, there are two non-credit bearing workshops designed to help you with your learning in a university environment.
Required ModulesYou are required to take the following modules:
- Describing English Language (15 credits)
- Language and Communication (15 credits)
- Introduction to Sociolinguistics (30 credits)
- Analysing English 1 (30 credits)
- Language Development (15 credits)
- Second Language Learning (15 credits)
There are no optional modules in your first year.
2nd Year
In Year 2, you are required to take the Quantitative Research Methods and Qualitative Research Methods modules; a minimum of two from English Lexis, English Grammar and English Phonology & Phonetics, plus a selection of optional modules to equal 120 credits for the year.
You may opt to take a foreign language module from the Modern Language Centre and/or a literature module from the English Department (subject to availability; registration at the discretion of the English Department). You may take a maximum of 30 optional credits from outside the English Language & Linguistics BA over the duration of your course, this does not include the foreign language modules.
Required ModulesYou are required to take the following modules:
- Quantitative Research Methods (15 credits)
- Qualitative Research Methods (15 credits)
A minimum of two from the following:
- English Grammar (15 credits)
- English Lexis (15 credits)
- English Phonology and Phonetics (15 credits)
If three of these modules are chosen, one will count as an optional module so fewer from the optional modules mabe selected.
Optional ModulesYou are required to select four 15 credit modules from a range of optional modules. Optional modules may typically include:
- Language & the Media (15 credits)
- Working with Digital Texts (15 credits)
- Language & Communication Impairment (15 credits)
- Analysing Spoken Discourse (15 credits)
- Teaching & Learning the Language System (15 credits)
- Teaching Language as Communicative Skills (15 credits)
- Language Attitudes & Ideologies (15 credits)
- Introduction to Philosophy of Language (15 credits)
- Film, Poetry, Style (15 credits)
- A language module from the Modern Language Centre (15 credits)
- A literature module from the English Department (15 credits)
You will also have the opportunity to study abroad in the second semester of your second year. Our partner universities currently include:
- University of Auckland
- Hong Kong University
- University of Melbourne
- University of Alicante (taught in English)
- University of Klagenfurt, Austria (taught in English)
You are required to study a selection of optional modules to equal 120 credits in total for Year 3. A few Year 2 modules may also be available for you to take during Year 3. If you have have taken a foreign language module from the Modern Language Centre in Year 2, you may continue this at a higher level in Year 3. You may also opt to take a literature module from the English Department (subject to availability; registration at the discretion of the English Department).
Required ModulesYou are required to take one of the following modules:
- Dissertation in Applied Language Studies (30 credits)
- Language Research Project (15 credits)
You are required to choose optional modules to bring your total for the year to 120 credits. Optional modules may typically include:
- Language, Discourse & Social Media (15 credits)
- Critical Posthumanism, Digital Data (15 credits)
- Experiments in Language and Cognition (15 credits)
- Language, Culture & Society (15 credits)
- Language, People & Boundaries (15 credits)
- Analysing Stories & Identities (15 credits)
- Stylistics (15 credits)
- Linguistic Politeness (15 credits)
- Cultural Diversity in Language Teaching (15 credits)
- Language, Culture & Mind (15 credits)
- The Origins of Language (15 credits)
- Health, Discourse & Communication (15 credits)
- A language module from the Modern Language Centre (15 credits)
- A literature module from the English Department (15 credits)
Additional information
English Language & Linguistics