English Language BA (Hons)
The University of Winchester
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 70 graduates of English Language BA (Hons) and other courses in English Studies at The University of Winchester for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in English Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All English Studies courses of The University of Winchester
Salary
Salary of Graduates in English Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of English Studies 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 | |
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Median salary | £21000 | £19500 | £22500 |
25-75 percentile range | £19500 - £23000 | £15500 - £23500 | £17500 - £27500 |
All English Studies courses of The University of Winchester
Salary of all UK Graduates of English Studies
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23254 | £21435 | £25412 |
25-75 percentile range | £20169 - £26423 | £16972 - £25949 | £19952 - £30870 |
All English Studies courses in the UK
Course Description
- Study English as a global language, sharing experiences with different cultures and communities
- Develop a deep understanding of the fundamentals of the English language, its historical evolution and its role in constructing identities, social relations and practices
- Gain valuable transferable skills in data collection and analysis, critical thinking, presentation skills, academic writing and independent research
- Opportunities to undertake a volunteering placement in Year 2 and attend optional field trips
Language is central to our lives and how we communicate. Learning how languages work opens doors to cultures, communities and opportunities in the global workplace. English Language at Winchester focuses on real-world application of language, exploring how it is used and what it tells us about our society, culture and mind in the past, present and possibly future.
The programme’s coherent but varied range of topics takes you on an absorbing journey through the linguistic make-up of English, engaging with real-world language in aspects of discourse analysis and anthropology and concepts such as multimodality and materiality. Alongside this, you may choose from a diverse range of modules such as Postcolonial Fictions, Political Philosophy, Social Media and Critical Reading.
Over the course of three years, our supportive staff help you become a confident and analytical linguist with the skills to excel in a range of fields in the modern employment market.
And you won’t always be cooped up in a lecture theatre. Independent and group learning is a core seam of the three-year course. You have the chance to undertake a volunteering placement in your second year. And there are opportunities to attend optional field trips – previous students have visited places of interest within Winchester and as far afield as Germany.
In Year 1, you are introduced to key concepts and skills to build a solid understanding of syntax and morphology, phonetics and phonology and semantics and pragmatics. Possible optional modules cover media studies, poetry, politics and more.
Year 2 offers introductions to more specific schools of linguistic research, such as sociolinguistics or periods of historical linguistics, among others. Optional modules may include Language and the Mind, Language Acquisition and Forensic Linguistics.
Your final year culminates in an extended piece of work, either a dissertation or an independent project, which enables you to explore a topic that is especially interesting to you or relevant to your career aspirations, overseen by a staff member in that area.
Optional modules may include Ethnography, The Evolution of Language or English in the World.
With a thorough grounding in language and fresh insights into other cultures and the nature of communication, graduates enter a wide range of careers including speech and language therapy, writing, publishing, media work, human resources, teaching and advertising. Others pursue careers in teaching English as a foreign language.
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.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of English Language BA (Hons) at The University of Winchester
15% | Skilled trades occupations |
15% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
10% | Information Technology Professionals |
10% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
10% | |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Engineering professionals |
10% | Sales occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | An overall score of 6.0, including 5.5 in writing is required. If you require Tier 4 sponsorship, you will require a minimum of 5.5 in all 4 components. |
Costs
Tuition Fees English Language BA (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £16700 | year 1 |
International | £16700 | 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)
- year 2
- year 3
University Rankings
Positions of The University of Winchester in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Winchester in related subject specific rankings.
Languages & Literature
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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About The University of Winchester
The University of Winchester is a publicly funded university, formally affiliated with the Anglican Christian faith, but they make it clear that they accept students from all faiths, or even none at all. As an educational institution, they pointedly disassociate themselves from the anti-intellectualism sometimes present in religious sectors, and instead seek to promote critical thought and intellectually robust students. The university’s primary campus, King Alfred, is situated close to Winchester city centre.
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Student composition of The University of Winchester
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Winchester by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 6495
- postgraduates:
- 935
- Total:
- 7430
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “English Language”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023