The first three years of this course are the same as for Linguistics BA (Hons). If you choose this 4-year option you will focus on Cognitive Linguistics (Bilingualism MArts or Linguistics MArts are also options), during which you will take three postgraduate-level modules and complete a dissertation on a research topic closely linked to your chosen field. The aim of the fourth year is to develop your academic and transferrable skills and to increase your employability.

A degree from the School of Linguistics and English Language equips you with knowledge and skills which will open many doors for you when choosing a career. Our courses in Child Language Acquisition, Speech and Language Disorders offer a good foundation for those who wish to pursue postgraduate training in speech and language therapy in order to qualify as a speech and language therapist. Our courses on English Grammar and Child Language Acquisition offer a good foundation for those who wish to pursue a PGCE (teacher training qualification). Courses in Teaching English as a foreign Language are invaluable for those who wish to teach English Overseas.