Combined Honours Programmes
English Language (Major, Joint and Minor)
Campus: Stratford
Why Study English Language as part of a Combined Honours Degree?
This is an exciting time to be studying English. Over 350 million people around the world speak it as a first language, and a further 1 billion people are estimated to be learning or using it to some degree. The training and supply of English language teachers, goods and services is a huge worldwide business. In the UK alone, it is estimated to be worth £500 million annually to the economy. English is the main language of books, newspapers, international business, science, technology, diplomacy, sport, music and advertising. The spread of English around the world is taking place alongside developments in technology that allow us to record and analyse millions of words from spoken and written English on computer databases. This allows us to explore the richness of regional and international varieties of the language, and to make new discoveries about the way we use English for cross-cultural communication .
What will I study?
If, for you, English is an additional language, in the first year of your course you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and understanding to a high level. In particular you will learn how to use the language for academic purposes: listening & note-taking, speaking skills such as giving an oral presentation, academic reading and writing, including essay writing.
In your second and third years you will find a range of modules that focus on particular aspects of the language or areas of background study. For example at Level 2 you will further your knowledge and use of English. There is also a module on regional varieties of English.
In the third year you will study English as a world language and issues of cross-cultural communication where speakers of different varieties of English interact with each other. If you are interested in English language teaching, there is a module in this field that can be elected to help you prepare for such work.
Which modules will I study?
You can view a full guide to the modules you have to study as part of your chosen pathway, along with a full range of option modules available by viewing the Single & Combined Honours Programmes Guide for English Language
Can I study a Combined Honours Programme as a Part-time degree?
All our Combined Honours Programmes can be studied on a Part-time or Full-time basis. As a Part-time student, you will study the same degree programme, but at a slower pace. You will study up to 4 modules per year (instead of 6 as a full-time student).
What career opportunities are open to me if I study English Language?
A background in English Language can enhance your career opportunities if you wish to pursue any career where communication skills in English and an understanding of how people communicate in the language are important.
When combined with another subject, English Language will open up a number of career opportunities for you:
- English language teaching (combined with Applied Linguistics)
- International Business (combined with Business)
- International Law (combined with Law)
- Work in the EU (combined with Sociology)
- Work in developing countries (with Third World Development)
Popular Combinations with English Language are
- Business Information Systems with English Language (G5Q3 - BSc/MAfe)
- Business Management with English Language (N2Q3)
- Communication Studies with English Language (P9Q3 - BA/PCfe)
- Cultural Studies with English Language (L6QH - BA/PFfe)
- Education and Community Development with English Language (X3Q3 - BA/FDfe)
- English Language/Marketing (QN35 - BA/FEDI)
- English Literature with English Language (Q2Q3 - BA/PGfe)
- Health Studies with English Language (B9Q3 - BSc/OHfe)
- History with English Language (V1Q3 - BA/PIfe)
- Information Technology with English Language (G4Q3 - BSc/PJfel)
- Law with English Language (M1Q3 - BA/IDfe)
- Psychosocial Studies with English Language (C8Q3 - BA/PTfe)
- Software Engineering with English Language (G6Q3 - BSc/MJfe)
What can be combined with English Language ?
We have over 5000 different combinations and you can choose from over 75 pathways. Please visit the Combined Honours Programmes page for a full list
Please note that the timetabling for this pathway is currently under review and some combinations may require evening attendance. Please check with the School of Combined Honours for further details.
Entry Requirements
240 UCAS tariff points (including two passes at A2 level, with a grade B in English Language if taken) plus GCSE English grade C.
How do I apply?
If you wish to study with us full-time from September, you will need to make your application via UCAS (www.ucas.ac.uk).
If you wish to study with us part-time you can obtain an application form from our admissions department study@uel.ac.uk or apply on-line
Other English Language programmes available
For further information on the range of English Language programmes available at UEL, please visit the School page
Contact Us
If you would like to speak to someone about a Combined Honours Programme, please contact the School of Combined Honours
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