BA (Hons) English Language, Linguistics and World Literature at University of Kent

Programme overview

This degree combines the study of language, linguistics and world literature, exploring hidden structures in grammar, media narratives and how people communicate across cultures. Students build research, data management, communication and critical thinking skills.

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 with a year abroad or in industry); 6 years part-time (7 with a year abroad or in industry) | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 compulsory modules are Studying Language, Studying Literature and Sounds, Structure and Meaning. Stage 2 includes Comparative and World Literature and an Independent Project, with options such as (De)Constructing Gender and Language Teaching. Stage 3 options include Clinical and Behavioural Linguistics, Multilingualism, Travel, Migration, and Displacement and Stylistics and Creative Writing.

Career pathways

Graduates have gone on to careers in teaching, journalism, publishing, speech therapy, marketing, events, the civil service and technology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 96-112 UCAS points. A level: BBC. BTEC Nationals: DMM. IB: 28 points in the IB Diploma or 112 UCAS Tariff points. Contextual offers: A level CCC, BTEC MMM, IB 24 points or 96 UCAS Tariff points. International Foundation Programme: Pass the University of Kent International Foundation Programme. T level: Merit. Access to HE Diploma: obtain the diploma with 45 credits at Level 3, with 18 at Distinction and 24 at Merit. English language (international applicants): a Good level of English (B2 on the CEFR), for example IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, GCSE English Language grade 4/C or above, IB Standard Level grade 5 or above in English A: Language and Literature, or A level grade C or above in English Language or English Literature.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

International applicants: GBP 21,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 with a year abroad or in industry); 6 years part-time (7 with a year abroad or

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/apply

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