The University of Sheffield
English Language and Linguistics BA (Hons)
The University of Sheffield

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of English Language and Linguistics BA (Hons) at The University of Sheffield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in English Language.

Overall student satisfaction
68 /100
20 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in English Language

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of English Language at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £21000 £23000 £29000
25-75 percentile range £18000 - £26000 £19000 - £26500 £23500 - £34500


Salary of all UK Graduates of English Language

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23118 £21773 £25778
25-75 percentile range £20083 - £26750 £17120 - £26315 £20294 - £31408

Course Description

The single honours English Language and Linguistics degree gives you a solid foundation in the study of language and linguistics, and trains you in how to apply key concepts and techniques to the many real-life contexts in which language is used.

Your first year core modules cover the key concepts and techniques that underlie the study of English and other languages: descriptive patterns in the sounds and grammatical structures of language, language variation, linguistic theory, and historical linguistics.

You'll learn the methodologies and approaches that linguists in these fields employ and their applications outside of academia.

How you choose to build on this foundation throughout the remainder of your degree is up to you: the optional modules you choose in your second and third year will give you the freedom to build your course in the direction you choose.

In second year, for example, we offer modules in sociolinguistics, language acquisition, historical linguistics and earlier forms of English, and language form and structure, such as intermediate phonetics, phonology, and syntax.

Furthermore, you can choose modules that deal with language and persuasion or language and cognition, among many others.

Your third year will allow you to further specialise your interests in topics that inspire you with advanced, specialist modules in areas like language and gender, language attitudes and perceptions, advanced linguistic theory, the psychology of language, and historical pragmatics, among others.

You'll also have the choice to pursue a one-term research project or year-long dissertation, in which you conduct research on a topic of your choice, supported by a staff adviser.

Because language is used in every facet of human life, English language and linguistics links to every other field of study, and leads to many career options.

In addition to the modules that are part of your degree programme, each year you'll have the option to choose from a set of guided module options from other degree courses, ranging from literary linguistics, literature, and creative writing to modern languages, human communication sciences, psychology, computer science, and mathematics.

The School of English also runs dual degrees which allow you to split your course with another subject.

Through the Centre for Linguistic Research which we co-coordinate, Sheffield's English Language and Linguistics course has interdisciplinary research links to staff and students in these other departments, and we encourage you to explore the area of language you are most passionate about.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of English Language and Linguistics BA (Hons) at The University of Sheffield

15% Elementary occupations
15% Natural and social science professionals
15% Protective service occupations
10% Welfare and housing associate professionals
10% Teaching Professionals
10% Finance Professionals
10% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Customer service occupations

Grading & Study Time

Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study English Language and Linguistics, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees English Language and Linguistics BA (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
International £22680 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of The University of Sheffield in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of The University of Sheffield in related subject specific rankings.

Languages & Literature

    • #20 
    • #26 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #17 
    Linguistics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #101 
    Linguistics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

See all 34 university rankings of The University of Sheffield

About The University of Sheffield

The University of Sheffield is a government funded research university based in Sheffield, England. The university’s vision is to change the world for the better through the power and application of ideas and knowledge. This university does not have campuses, but instead approximately 430 buildings that are located quite close to each other in Sheffield’s metropolitan city centre.

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