English Language BA (Hons)
University of Brighton
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Start date

23-SEP-24

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3 Years

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

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Brighton

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23-SEP-24

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3 Years

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

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Start date

23-SEP-24

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4 Years

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Course info

This course gives you the opportunity to explore English language from the perspectives of history, media and culture, examine its power in spoken and written form, and understand how it helps informing our identities and communities.Throughout your course you will consider English as a regional and global language, learn about how language can affect social change, and collect and analyse language data.You will develop a deep understanding of the fundamentals of the English language, its ...Read more

This course gives you the opportunity to explore English language from the perspectives of history, media and culture, examine its power in spoken and written form, and understand how it helps informing our identities and communities.Throughout your course you will consider English as a regional and global language, learn about how language can affect social change, and collect and analyse language data.You will develop a deep understanding of the fundamentals of the English language, its historical development and its role in constructing identities, social relations and practices.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
70/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
86th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
68th
English Language
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
English Language graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK English Language graduate salary
£19,000
What students say
J
Julia
28 Feb 24

The uni of Brighton has a great level of inclusivity and diversity and some of the lecturers are clearly very passionate about what they teach. However, the management of the..Read more

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Katie
13 Feb 24

Brighton is a lovely place to both live and study. The moulsecoomb campus is situated just outside the city centre. This allows students to be surrounded by Brighton's lively..Read more

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

CCC - BCC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

96 - 104 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

P:45 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

26 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H3,H3,H3,H4,H4 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MMM - DMM Grades / Points required

A-levels must include English language or combined English language and literature.

A-levels must include English language or combined English language and literature.

Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits, to include at least 45 credits at Level 3. Access courses in Humanities, History or Politics are preferred.

Must include three subjects at Higher Level.

Or equivalent combination of grades.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Popular A-level subjects

English Language

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

English Literature
55%
English Language
31%
History
26%
Psychology
24%
Sociology
21%
HESA

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£13,842 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£13,842 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

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Latest reviews

Latest English Language reviews

English Language
English Language
J
Julia
28 Feb 24
English Language and Linguistics BA (Hons)
The uni of Brighton has a great level of inclusivity and diversity and some of the lecturers are clearly very passionate about what they teach. However, the management of the...
Read more
K
Katie
13 Feb 24
English Language and Linguistics BA (Hons)
Brighton is a lovely place to both live and study. The moulsecoomb campus is situated just outside the city centre. This allows students to be surrounded by Brighton's lively...
Read more
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University of Brighton
University of Brighton , Brighton

The University of Brighton is a world-renowned higher education institution that offers students an outstanding undergraduate...

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University of Brighton
Mithras House Lewes Road Brighton Brighton & Hove BN2 4AT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Moulsecoomb  0.2 miles away

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