English Language and Linguistics with Placement Experience BA (Hons)
University of Reading
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Explore how language lies at the heart of human life and society – and put your skills into practice on a work placement – with our BA English Language and Linguistics with Placement Experience degree.
This four-year course examines how language is crucial to our understanding of ourselves as members of society, as individuals, and as a species. An integrated placement year provides a fantastic opportunity to put your skills into practice in preparation for your future career.
At the University of Reading, you’ll join our friendly, collaborative Department of English Language and Linguistics. We’re proud of our:
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established reputation in applied linguistics. We’ve been around for more than 50 years, and offered the first linguistics degree in the UK.
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global ranking. We place in the top 150 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2021).
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thriving research environment. 98% of our research overall in Modern Languages and Linguistics was rated world leading, internationally excellent or internationally recognised (Research Excellence Framework 2014).
Our experts will support you to become a highly skilled user and analyst of the English language. As well as analysing language itself and how it works, you’ll investigate:
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language use in different social contexts and settings, including online and offline
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how language is acquired by children and adults
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how language is taught
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the role of language in politics in an increasingly globalised world.
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Alongside this, you’ll develop your knowledge of grammar, phonetics and discourse analysis, and understand how language and linguistics relates to contemporary social issues, including politics, migration, gender and sexuality.
Placement experience
In your third year, you will complete a year-long work placement in a relevant setting.
You’ll develop an awareness of key challenges and opportunities relating to professional communication in the global workplace. Your responsibilities and activities will vary according to the nature of your placement – for example, a company, university or school.
This is a fantastic opportunity to put your skills into practice, gain first-hand experience of the sector, and boost your employability. Depending on your interests, your placement could be in environments such as the media or education.
As part of the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme, you may also have the chance to work with staff members on their research projects.
Careers
A degree in English language and linguistics will provide you with transferable skills for a wide range of careers. 100% of our graduates are in work or further study 15 months after finishing their course[1].
Our graduates have pursued careers in fields such as:
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teaching, both in the UK and abroad
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speech and language therapy
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publishing
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event coordination
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journalism
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speech writing
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the Civil Service
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media, including advertising, marketing and public relations
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information technology.
Your degree could also lead to postgraduate study in a related area.
[1] Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2017/18; First Degree and other undergraduate responders from English Language and Applied Linguistics.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 12 graduates of English Language and Linguistics with Placement Experience BA (Hons) at University of Reading for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in English Language.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of English Language and Linguistics with Placement Experience BA (Hons) at University of Reading
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of English Language and Linguistics with Placement Experience BA (Hons) 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 | £22000 | £23500 | £28500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £27000 | £20500 - £28000 | £23500 - £34500 |
All English Language courses of University of Reading
Salary of all UK Graduates of English Language
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £21217 | £21773 | £25778 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £24933 | £17120 - £26315 | £20294 - £31408 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of English Language and Linguistics with Placement Experience, BA (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
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 and Linguistics with Placement Experience BA (Hons) at University of Reading
| 25% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 15% | Teaching Professionals |
| 15% | Media Professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
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Qualification requirements
In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer. Eligible applicants would receive two offers, our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects
Contextual offers for this programme are typically two grades beneath our standard entry requirement, e.g. BCC.
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
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| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | We require a minimum score of 7.0 overall with at least 6.0 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 100 | We require a minimum score of 100 overall with no less than 20 in Listening, Writing and Reading and 21 in Speaking. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | We require a grade A or a score of 185 overall with no element less than 169. | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | We require a grade C or a score of 185 overall with no element less than 169. | |
| PTE Academic | 76 | We require a minimum score of 76 overall with at least 64 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). |
| Institution's Own Test | Test of English for Educational Purposes (TEEP). We require a minimum score of 7.0 overall with at least 6.0 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). | |
| Trinity ISE | Only ISE III and ISE IV are acceptable and we require a Pass in each element. |
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Costs
Tuition Fees English Language and Linguistics with Placement Experience BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £19500 | year 1 |
| International | £19500 | 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, 2024
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 University of Reading in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Reading in related subject specific rankings.
Languages & Literature
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- #30
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- English
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
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About University of Reading
The University of Reading is a publicly funded university in Reading, Berkshire, England. Reading has four major campuses; London Road and Whiteknights campus which are located in Reading itself, with Greenlands campus being found on the banks of the River Thames. The fourth campus is known as Iskandar Puteri, in Malaysia.
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 13 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject:
- Entry Standards 26%
Student Satisfaction 26%
Research Quality 22%
Graduate Prospects 26%