BA English Language and Linguistics with Year Abroad at University of Southampton

Explore the rich history of the English language and its diversity across different societies. the linguistic science that underpins it. You’ll build analytical, research, and transferable skills that are valuable across a range of professions.

Faculty: Arts and Humanities  |  Department: Languages and linguistics  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time (with year abroad)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course blends core and optional modules, giving you the flexibility to shape your degree around your personal interests and career goals. Through the four years, the range of options available increases. You’ll be able to combine modules offered by the Languages, Cultures and Linguistics department with options from other subject areas, allowing for a variety of individualised degree pathways.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including local government, national government bodies, publishers, press agencies, consultancies, think tanks, regional councils, hotels. Careers directly related to the course include digital copywriter, editorial assistant, journalist, copy editor, proofreader, secondary school teacher, web content manager, writer.

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