IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum 5.5 in each skill
This English language and English language teaching degree combines the principles of language and communication with teaching.
This degree in English language and English language teaching explores the application of language alongside current practice and developments in teaching and testing. You will gain the skills and knowledge to design and produce materials for language lessons, and develop analytical and critical thinking skills. As well as exploring the English language, you will have the option of studying Mandarin, French, Spanish or Italian.
Popular career options for graduates from this course include teaching English as a first or second language, either in the UK or abroad. Former students have also pursued roles in publishing, the media and administration.
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Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
Foundations of Linguistics (30 credits)
Language, Communication and Society (30 credits)
Introduction to Language Teaching (30 credits)
Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
Mandarin 1 (30 credits)
Mandarin 2 (30 credits)
Mandarin 3 (30 credits)
European Languages (French 1) (30 credits)
European Languages (French 2) (30 credits)
European Languages (French 3) (30 credits)
European Languages (French 4) (30 credits)
European Languages (Italian 1) (30 credits)
European Languages (Italian 2) (30 credits)
European Languages (Italian 3) (30 credits)
Writing for the Media (30 credits)
Europe without Borders: Cultures in Contact (30 credits)
European Languages (Spanish 1) (30 credits)
European Languages (Spanish 2) (30 credits)
European Languages (Spanish 3) (30 credits)
European Languages (Spanish 4) (30 credits)
Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
Applied Linguistics (30 credits)
Meaning in Language (30 credits)
The Methodology and Practice of Language Teaching (30 credits)
Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
Mandarin 1 (30 credits)
Mandarin 2 (30 credits)
Mandarin 3 (30 credits)
European Languages (French 1) (30 credits)
European Languages (French 2) (30 credits)
European Languages (French 3) (30 credits)
European Languages (French 4) (30 credits)
European Languages (Italian 1) (30 credits)
European Languages (Italian 2) (30 credits)
European Languages (Italian 3) (30 credits)
Writing Journalism (30 credits)
Work Placement (Level 5) (30 credits)
Language Research Project (French, Italian, Spanish) (30 credits)
European Languages (Spanish 1) (30 credits)
European Languages (Spanish 2) (30 credits)
European Languages (Spanish 3) (30 credits)
European Languages (Spanish 4) (30 credits)
Year 3
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
Advanced Applied Linguistics (30 credits)
Advanced Language Structure and Meaning (30 credits)
Language Teaching: Design and Practice (30 credits)
Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
Mandarin 2 (30 credits)
Mandarin 3 (30 credits)
Dissertation - Languages and International Studies (30 credits)
European Languages (French 2) (30 credits)
European Languages (French 3) (30 credits)
European Languages (French 4) (30 credits)
European Languages (Italian 2) (30 credits)
European Languages (Italian 3) (30 credits)
Journalism in Practice (30 credits)
Language, Soft Power and Cultural Diplomacy (30 credits)
Work Placement (Level 6) (30 credits)
Language Research Project (French, Italian, Spanish) (30 credits)
Research Placement (30 credits)
European Languages (Spanish 2) (30 credits)
European Languages (Spanish 3) (30 credits)
European Languages (Spanish 4) (30 credits)
The skills you acquire through studying our courses will prepare you for careers in a wide range of industries and jobs. Graduates of this course have gone on to pursue careers in education, such as teachers of English as a first or second language, either in the UK or abroad. You could also consider roles in publishing, the media or administration. Some career options may require further study.
Options for postgraduate study in this field include research into language and language acquisition.
Insurance - Single: 300 (£) per year
