BA English Language and Linguistics at University of Southampton

Discover how English has developed through history and how it varies in different societies. You'll explore the language, its structure and the linguistic science behind it. You can also choose from a wide range of modules that follow your interests and career goals in the subject.

Faculty: Arts and Humanities  |  Department: Languages and linguistics  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

suit your interests and ambitions, with the level of choice increasing across the three years of study. You can combine modules from the Modern Languages & Linguistics department with modules from other disciplines. This results in many unique versions of the degree.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including local government, national government bodies, regional councils, museums, libraries, universities, schools, colleges. 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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