English Language and Linguistics with Literature with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
University of Portsmouth
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Portsmouth Campus

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Build on your interest of English language and literature and prepare yourself for a successful career on this BA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics with Literature degree.Youll discover how we use language in literature and digital communication, examine forensic linguistics and learn how people use the English language across the world. You’ll also study literature from classics to the contemporary and become an expert in reading, analysing and discussing the written works that inspire ...Read more

Build on your interest of English language and literature and prepare yourself for a successful career on this BA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics with Literature degree.

You'll discover how we use language in literature and digital communication, examine forensic linguistics and learn how people use the English language across the world. You’ll also study literature from classics to the contemporary and become an expert in reading, analysing and discussing the written works that inspire you.

Your studies will set you up for a career where your communication, creative, management and critical thinking skills will shine. You could work in areas such as publishing, teaching, advertising and marketing after the course or do postgraduate study.

Course highlights
Explore English language in social media, TV, advertising and literature
Build your knowledge of literature, from Shakespeare to the present day, and across genres from crime writing to magical realism
Learn how English relates to issues such as gender, education and forensics
Develop critical and analytic skills, alongside transferable skills in communication, research, and problem solving
Tailor your studies by choosing units in that match your interests and career ambitions

5 years sandwich with foundation year and work placement

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84/279
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76th
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49th
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University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth , Portsmouth

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University House, Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth Hampshire PO1 2UP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Portsmouth & Southsea  0.1 miles away

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