BA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics at York St John University

Explore language and its impact on the world. Study how speakers and writers use language and new forms of communication. Everyone uses language, but not everyone understands how we use it. Explore how we learn and use language, how it is structured and how it conveys meaning. Investigate social perceptions of language and consider language as a tool to express identity and culture.

Faculty: School of Education, Language and Psychology  |  Duration: 3 years full time, 6 years part time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: September 2027, September 2028  |  Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Introduction to Linguistics and Multilingualism; Language and Society; Semantics and Pragmatics; Descriptive Grammar of English; The Sounds of Language; Introduction to British Sign Language; Language at Work; Dissertation. Optional modules include Signed Languages in a Social Context; Phonetics and Phonology; World Englishes; Language, Gender and Sexuality; Analysing Media Discourse; Forensic Linguistics.

Career pathways

On this course you will build skills which can be applied to many different careers. You will leave with skills in communication, research, critical reasoning, analysis and more. Example roles include Advertising copywriter; Journalist; Marketing executive; Speech and language therapist; Teacher.

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