BA (Hons) English Language at University of Liverpool

Our English Language programme aims to develop your understanding of the ways in which language works in the world. You will study the development and uses of the English language in a variety of social, historical, and educational contexts, and gain insights into the ways in which the language we use in everyday life is shaped by factors such as literature, culture and psychology. Duolingo English Test requirements updated.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In each of the three years, students must take 120 credits, with increasing optionality as they progress through the programme. Compulsory modules in year one include Introduction to Language Study, Attitudes to English, English Language in Context, Introduction to Stylistics, Pragmatics.

Career pathways

As a student in the School of the Arts, you will be supported to maximise your employability from day one. Our English degree programmes are valued by employers who recognise the skills our students develop, including teamwork, project design, critical thinking, proficiency in text analysis and communication and presentation skills.

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