English Language and Linguistics with Foundation

University of Reading
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years English language

A-Level Entry

CCD

Avg. Graduate Salary

£24,000

About this course

Explore how language lies at the heart of human life and society, and develop core academic skills, with our BA English Language and Linguistics with Foundation degree.

This four-year programme includes a foundation year that leads directly into the three-year course.

The foundation year will provide you with the skills and knowledge to succeed at university. You'll develop core skills in academic study, writing and research.

Your subject-specific studies will include:

  • Academic Skills, which develops your academic writing, research, referencing, critical thinking, teamwork, study techniques and study management

  • Study for Success, which helps you develop as a successful student in this field, building on your strengths and targeting key skill areas

  • Identities, which explores identity in relation to national/race identity, gender, changing identities and sense of self, examining everything from texts and objects to film and cultural documents.

    You will also have the opportunity to produce an independent research project in your own area of interest.

    Your learning will be delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars and workshops. For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/foundation-programmes-ug/ba-english-language-and-linguistics-with-foundation

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades CCD
    BTEC DMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3412 Authors, writers and translators
    4135 Library clerks and assistants
    2472 Archivists, conservators and curators
    2471 Librarians
    2492 Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters
    2115 Social and humanities scientists

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Reading
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    English language
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £24,000