BA (Hons) English Language at University of the West of Scotland

The BA (Hons) English Language is designed especially for students who do not have English as a first language. The degree aims to assist students in their progression towards proficiency in English, and to help them develop transferable skills which will enable graduates to work more comfortably in the English language, to gain confidence in seeking employment in an English-speaking environment, and to better understand the role that language plays in the social world around them.

Duration: 4 years full-time (1st, 3rd & 4th year entry possible in 2025)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Paisley: September  |  Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

To develop high-level proficiency in English, equivalent to C1-C2 level on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) and To develop critical knowledge and analytical skills in the study of (English) language from social, educational, political, linguistic and historical perspectives. Modules from Year 1 to Year 4 help students build on these skills incrementally across the degree. Year 1: English Language Skills 7.1&7.2, Academic Study in English 1&2, Structure of English, Aspire. Year 2: English Language Skills 8.1& 8.2, Genres of English, History of English, Intercultural Communication & Citizenship, Aspire. Year 3: English Language Skills 9.1& 9.2, Sociolinguistics, Multilingualism in Society, Cultural Studies for Learners of English 1&2, English for Academic Purposes. Year 4: English Language Skills 10.1& 10.2, Analysing Discourse, Theory and Practice of English Language Teaching, Language Dissertation, English for Academic Purposes.

Career pathways

English is the most widely used language across the world and fluency immediately makes you more employable, providing you with a strong base for working in a range of national and international organisations. This degree allows students to gain broad and deep knowledge of societal issues related to language as well as hands-on practical skills for the workplace.

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