BA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics
- International students can apply
- Overseas study available
After graduation, students can go into areas such as teaching, speech therapy, the media, journalism, publishing, civil service or research as well as a wide range of graduate jobs. This course would also provide an ideal platform for postgraduate study.
Studying one language alongside English language and linguistics can enhance your job prospects.
Graduates from this course can go on to pursue careers in teaching (in primary, secondary and further education), teaching overseas, automated speech recognition and analysis; language and speech therapy or journalism.
The degree is excellent preparation for further study at MA level, in language, linguistics, or TESOL or for further qualifications leading to a career in teaching or language and speech therapy.
In addition, English language and linguistics are valued by employers who recognise that graduates acquire valuable transferable skills such as excellent verbal and written communication, analysis, research and independent thinking. These are relevant to a wide range of other career paths and open up areas such as management in the commercial and business sector; broadcasting and market research, or any career where communication skills and advanced awareness of language are valued.
Career Prospects
After graduation, students can go into areas such as teaching, speech therapy, the media, journalism, publishing, civil service or research as well as a wide range of graduate jobs. This course would also provide an ideal platform for postgraduate study.
Industry Links
This course responds to the needs of industry in developing subject expertise and transferable skills appropriate to a wide range of careers. We have close associations with industry and professional bodies such as:
- Oxford University Press
- The British Library
- The National Library of Scotland
- Scottish Language Dictionaries
- BBC TV and Radio
- Granada TV
- The Scottish Parliament.
This provides you with a number of benefits such as networking opportunities and guest speakers.