English is a global language. It is used as a first, second and foreign language by close to one billion people around the world. Its global reach has made it one of the most successful means of international communication in history. Global English has also created a rich tapestry of literatures in English and given rise to many different varieties of English, from pidgin to creole. BA English at SOAS includes the option of taking a foreign language course in each year of study. For details see the BA English (single honours) syllabus. Students who wish to concentrate more intensively on a foreign language, often including a year abroad, but also wish to take part of the English syllabus, should apply instead for the combined honours BA English and ... . Sixteen Asian and African languages can be studied jointly with English. Programmes that include a year abroad entail four years of study. If you are interested in applying for the BA English and ... please contact the Admissions Tutor, Dr Ayman El-Desouky - ad48@soas.ac.uk

This degree has a wide variety of potential job sectors it might lead to, most likely including journalism, advertising/marketing/communications, publishing/creative writing, and education. Because of the cross-cultural aspects involved graduates will find employment in international education and international charity/NGO/social enterprise areas as well. A well-grounded understanding of intercultural communication is a key requirement of many of the organisations that target SOAS for their recruitment. Looking to future population and employment growth trends, these skills are likely to continue to of strong benefit.