IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent.
On this Linguistics and the English Language degree you will learn about, understand and interpret many aspects of human language. Our introductory and advanced modules will give you a strong foundational background and important scientific insight into the nature, structure and use of language, as well as into the history of English and sociolinguistics (the relationship between language and society). You will also be introduced to the tools and methods that will allow you to undertake your own investigations into English as well as other languages spoken around the world.
The English language component of this degree will give you the opportunity to learn about the grammatical structure of English (e.g., how words and sentences are formed), how meaning is made, interpreted and extended across whole discourses, how sounds are formed, produced, and understood, and how language use varies across speakers and groups and how it changes over time. You will also explore the history of English, the development and emergence English dialects and World Englishes, how English is used in society (e.g., how socio-cultural variables shape the use of English) and the role of English in society, in education and as a global lingua franca.
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Year 1 Modules
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
QXL-1110: Introduction to Language (20) Core
60 credits from:
QCL-1018: Disgrifio Iaith (20) (Semester 2)
QXL-1020: Intro to English Grammar (20) (Semester 1 + 2)
QXL-1115: Intro to Phonetics & Phonology (20) (Semester 1 + 2)
QXL-1116: Introduction to Meaning (20) (Semester 2)
40 credits from:
QXL-1112: Language, Literature & Culture (20) (Semester 2)
QXL-1113: Language and Society (20) (Semester 1) or
QCB-1113: Iaith a Chymdeithas (20) (Semester 1)
Year 2 Modules
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
QXL-2222: History of English (20) Core
Semester 2
QXL-2235: Introduction to Bilingualism (20) Core
80 credits from:
QXL-2201: Sounds and Sound Systems (20) (Semester 2)
QXL-2202: Meaning, Mind and Truth (20) (Semester 1)
QXL-2204: Morphosyntax (20) (Semester 1)
QCL-2245: Ieithyddiaeth Gymraeg (20) (Semester 1)
QXL-2250: Functions of Discourse (20) (Semester 2)
QXL-2253: English Teaching in Classroom (20) (Semester 1)
QCL-2271: Amrywiaeth yn y Gymraeg (20) (Semester 2)
Year 3 Modules
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
QXL-3341: Dissertation (40) Core or
QCB-3341: Traethawd Hir/Dissertation (40) Core
Semester 2
QXL-3341: Dissertation or
QCB-3341: Traethawd Hir/Dissertation
Optional Modules
80 credits from:
QXL-3304: Language Contact & Bilinguals (20) (Semester 2)
QXL-3313: EFL Theory (20) (Semester 1)
QXL-3317: Child Language Acquisition (20) (Semester 2)
QXL-3320: SLA and Language Teaching (20) (Semester 2)
QXL-3325: Speech Science (20) (Semester 1)
QXL-3329: Teaching EFL (20) (Semester 1 + 2)
QXL-3343: Language and Communication (20) (Semester 1)
QXL-3349: Psycholinguistics (20) (Semester 2)
QCL-3370: Agweddau ar Ddwyieithrwydd (20) (Semester 1)
QXL-3375: Historical Linguistics (20) (Semester 2)
A degree in Linguistics and the English Language will increase your knowledge of language structure and use for communicative purposes, the history of the English language, the role of the English language in the world and your competence in the grammatical structure and use of the English language. Recent graduates have gone on to do further academic study such as the PGCE and postgraduate qualifications leading to speech and language therapy, overseas teaching, and other training in order to pursue careers in social work, police work, immigration work, local government, banking and accountancy, librarianship, media and journalism, creative writing and publishing.
Employability and Linguistics and English Language degrees
A degree in Linguistics and English Language equips you with knowledge and skills which will open many doors for you when choosing a career.
Our modules 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 modules on English Grammar and Child Language Acquisition offer a good foundation for those who wish to pursue a PGCE (teacher training qualification).
Modules in Teaching English as a foreign Language are invaluable for those who wish to teach English overseas.
However, some English Language/Linguistics graduates, as with most other Arts graduates follow a career path that's not directly related to their degree.
Linguistics and English Language graduates have gone on to work in following fields: accountancy, librarianship, the police force, teaching English as a foreign language, or have gone on to further postgraduate study, teacher training or other training such as diploma in social work or postgraduate training for speech and language therapy.
Opportunities at Bangor
The University’s Skills and Employability Service provides a wide range of resources to help you achieve your graduate ambitions. Developing your personal skills and enhancing your employability while at university is becoming increasingly important in today’s job market.
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