Course Overview

A degree in the English Language opens many doors, and English Language graduates gain knowledge and skills that allow them to enter a wide range of careers. Many of our graduates go on to employment in publishing, education, journalism, media, broadcasting, marketing, and public relations. The subject-specific knowledge gained also provides grounding for careers in language therapy, language teaching, and forensic linguistics, with further training.

Throughout your degree, you will have the opportunity to explore career options and opportunities for further study. You will acquire many precious critical skills throughout your English Language degree; these include a sophisticated level of analytical thinking and advanced communication, writing, and organizational skills, which significantly enhance your CV. To many employers, these skills are highly sought after and are often more important than the actual subject of your degree. An English Language degree also provides an excellent basis for postgraduate study.

General Eligibility

A-Levels BBC

UCAS Tariff Points 112 UCAS Tariff points must come from a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent). Additional points can be made up from a range of alternative qualifications.

BTEC DMM

Access to HE 112 Tariff Points

IB 28

Irish Leaving Certificate 112 Tariff Points from Higher Level qualifications only.

Welsh Baccalaureate This qualification can only be accepted in conjunction with other relevant qualifications.

Subject Requirements No specific subject requirements

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS

  6.0 overall (with reading and writing at 6.0) and no individual score lower than 5.5. We also accept a wide range of International Qualifications.