English Language and Linguistics BA (Hons)
University of Essex
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 30 graduates of English Language and Linguistics BA (Hons) and other courses in Linguistics at University of Essex for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Linguistics.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in English Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Linguistics 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 | £24000 | £22500 | £26000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £26000 | £18500 - £25000 | £21000 - £31000 |
All English Studies courses of University of Essex
Salary of all UK Graduates of English Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22939 | £23517 | £27547 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19969 - £27184 | £18416 - £27751 | £21421 - £33579 |
All English Studies Courses in the UK
Course Description
What is the range of sounds found in human languages? Which of those sounds are used by English to construct words? How are words combined to form meaningful sentences in English, and are the same patterns of combination found in other languages? How does society and social pressure affect the way we speak? How do different varieties of English evolve? These are some of the questions you will address in the course. Language is central to all human activity from important negotiations between nation states to spontaneous conversations in cafés. Through your study of language, you come to understand the nature of human social life. Foundational modules in the first and second year will teach you how to analyse linguistic sound systems, word structure, sentence structure, meaning and language use, and apply your knowledge to the analysis of English. You will then be able to make informed choices about areas of English or Linguistics you want to study in greater depth through study options, such as:
- Varieties of English
- Phonetics
- Language, Mind and Communication
- Conversation and Social Interaction
- Child Language Acquisition
- American Languages
We are a leading UK university for language and linguistics research (REF 2014), a place where talented students become part of an academic community in which the majority of research is rated ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’, placing us firmly within the top 10 departments in the UK. You have an opportunity to study different kinds of linguistics from structural linguistics to applied and experimental linguistics. If you want a global outlook, are interested in human communication, and want to study for a degree with real-world practical value in a world-class department, welcome to Essex.
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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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of English Language and Linguistics BA (Hons) at University of Essex
| 15% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 15% | Finance Professionals |
| 15% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 10% | Legal professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Linguistics
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
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 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £18585 | year 1 |
| International | £18585 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Fees displayed are for 2023-24 entry. Fees may increase for each academic intake and each academic year of study.
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.
University Rankings
of University of Essex
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 32 different rankings
Positions of University of Essex in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Essex in related subject specific rankings.
Languages & Literature
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- #58
- #69
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
See all 32 university rankings of University of Essex
About University of Essex
List of 921 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Essex - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of Essex
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Essex by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12070
- postgraduates:
- 3690
- Total:
- 15760
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “English Language”: 780 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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FAQ about English Language and Linguistics BA (Hons) University of Essex
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £24000 15 months after graduation, £22500 3 years after graduation and £26000 after graduation.
- Secretarial and related occupations (15%), Finance Professionals (15%), Artistic, literary and media occupations (15%), Elementary occupations (10%)
- 30 graduates rated the course 82. This means that 82% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- University of Essex achieved the highest ranking for English. It is ranked #69 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (English). See all subject rankings for University of Essex.
- English Language and Linguistics BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Essex.
- It is moderately difficult to get accepted into this course. The average UCAS tariff score of this course is 129 which is among the
Percentile among all English Language students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024