Aston University

Course Details

BSc English Language and Social Policy

Course Description

Our BSc in English Language and Social Policy takes a practical approach to the teaching of English Language and Social Policy, through the optional placement year and professionally relevant modules which draw directly on our Astons’ cutting-edge research. You will gain a theoretical knowledge and understanding of the English language, how it works in society and its role in the world today. You will also investigate the economic, social and political forces which influence policy and give rise to conflicts between the achievement of economic, environmental and social objectives. Important strengths of the course include the research-active teaching staff who are internationally recognised researchers in fields such as gender, race and racism, sociology of education, ageing, healthcare,sociology of human reproduction, critical policy analysis, multi-national enterprises and location, forensic linguistics, language and gender and TESOL studies. The professional placement year is an optional feature of the programme and is designed to give our students a distinct advantage on the graduate labour market. The programme is geared towards increasing your employability since it is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills required of professionals working in the public, private and voluntary sectors.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
3year

Career outcomes

Our graduates are in demand from a wide range of employers who value their understanding of different cultures and societies, their communication skills and motivation for team work. Recent destinations for our English Language and Social Policy graduates include: * Program Policy Officer, Department of Health * Tax Associate, Grant Thornton * Trainee Manager Graduate Scheme, Travelodge * Economic Development Support Officer * Customer Logistics Executive, Beiersdorf * Supply Chain Analyst, Aero Engine Controls * Graduate Trainee Buyer, Tesco * Business Consultant, Hewlett- Packard * Financial Analyst, Jaguar Landrover * Management Trainee, Bexley Council * HR Consultant Jaguar Land Rover * Events Coordinator, BMW * Geographic Buying Analyst, Intel * HR Administrator, Warwickshire County Council * Graduate Trainees for: Scottish Power, Stagecoach * PGCE Primary, the University of Birmingham * Graduate Management, NHS * Trainee Chartered Accountants, PricewaterhouseCoopers * Recruitment Manager, South West Trains * Policy and Planning Officer, London Borough of Bexley. * Bilingual Speech & Language Therapy Assistant, NHS * Editorial Assistant, Blast TV * Case Worker, Crown Prosecution Service * Learning Support Assistant, Balfor Education * Tenancy Support Worker, Midland Heart * Trainee Teacher, Castle Vale School * MA Broadcast Journalism, University College Falmouth * PGCE Secondary English, the University of Birmingham * MSc Human Resource Management, King’s College London * PhD Forensic Linguistics, Aston University.




BSc English Language and Social Policy Aston University