Undergraduate

Language Studies

UK University

Overview

Language Studies is offered widely in the UK, so the useful comparison is between departments rather than between countries. It is a three year undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.

Teaching in English Language is seminar led, with close reading and regular written assessment rather than examinations.

Applications open around a year ahead of the intake. Getting the documents together early is what keeps the September date realistic.

Entry requirements

Careers opportunities

The scientific study of English rather than its literature, and it leads well into teaching, publishing, speech technology and communications. Employers read it for analytical and written precision.

Roles graduates go into

  • English language teacher
  • Editor or proofreader
  • Content and communications officer
  • Language assessment specialist
  • Speech and language technology analyst
  • Teacher, with a teaching qualification

Where they work

  • Language schools and universities
  • Publishers and examination boards
  • Media and communications
  • Technology companies working on language
  • Schools
After the course

CELTA for language teaching, a PGCE for schools, or a master's in applied linguistics.

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