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BA English Language

University of Salford

Institution
University of Salford
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BA (Hons) English Language
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
Q303
Typical offer
IB 30

Entry requirements

GCSE: GCSE English Language at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) is required. You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements in addition to the Level 3 qualification requirements. UCAS tariff: 104 UCAS points. A level: 104 UCAS points. T level: Merit. BTEC: DMM BTEC: 104 UCAS points. Access to HE: Pass Level 3 Access to HE Diploma with 104 UCAS points. Scottish Highers: 104 UCAS points. Irish Leaving Certificate: 104 UCAS points. IB: 30-31 points European Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 71% overall

About this course

BA (Hons) in English Language and Linguistics and Linguistics. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The third year includes a supervised Language Project, and the programme is part of the Northern School of Writing at Salford. A work placement module is also available.

Modules

  • Critical Skills in the 21st Century
  • Introducing Language
  • Introduction to Stylistics
  • Language, Mind and Society
  • History and Diversity in English
  • Analysing Media Texts
  • Philosophy of Language
  • Language and Big Data
  • Language Acquisition
  • Political Communication: Media and Democracy
  • Introduction to Children’s Literature
  • The Romantic Period: the Sublime and the Gothic
  • Work Placement Module
  • Language Project (core module)
  • Teaching Masterclass
  • Northern Voices
  • Biography: Tradition and Innovation
  • Health Communication
  • Artificial intelligence and The Humanities