English Literature, Language and Linguistics with Year Abroad (BA)

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You'll study 2 English languages modules per year. You can then choose to take modules in linguistic and literature.

You can also study modules from other subjects, including Film and Philosophy. You can even learn another language. Your personal tutor can help you choose your modules.

Year 1 overview

You'll take 2 English language and 2 linguistics modules.

You’ll then choose from optional modules, like:

• Poetic Language

• The Novel

• From English to Englishes

• Elements of Linguistics – Sound, Structure and Meaning

• Literary Transformations

You can also choose to complete a group research project. You'll work in a small group to choose, research and present a project about literature.

Year 2 overview

You'll study core language modules, then choose from optional topics, such as:

• Sweatshops, Sex workers, and Asylum Seekers: World Literature and Visual Culture after Globalisation

• African Worlds

• Victorian Feelings

• Sound and Voice

• Images of Women

• Film Adaptation: Culture and Context

• Discourse Analysis (a linguistics technique)

• Scriptwriting

A special module will help you plan your year abroad.

Year 3 overview

You'll spend your third year abroad and improve your language and cultural skills.

We’ll help you choose a placement that interests you. You can:

• study at one of our partner universities

• find an approved work placement

During your time away, you’ll keep a blog and produce an independent research project

Year 4 overview

A module examining your time abroad will help you produce an enhanced CV.

You'll study core language modules and can write a dissertation on a topic of you choice.

You'll also choose from optional topics, such as:

• Utopias and Dystopias in Literature and Culture

• Translation: Theory and Practice

• Fantasy Film and Fiction

• Literature of Islands and Oceans

Want more detail? See all the modules in the course.

We don't have module information for this course yet. Please check again later.

The learning activities for this course include the following:

• lectures
• classes and tutorials
• coursework
• individual and group projects
• independent learning (studying on your own)

Course time

How you'll spend your course time:

When you study BA English literature language and linguistics abroad on a course designed with employment in mind. It will help you learn how to think independently and develop your workplace skills. These include:

• presentation

• chairing and leading discussions

• debating

• collaborative work

• peer review

Our English students have gone on to careers in:

• broadcasting

• administration

• advertising

• business

• creative writing

• journalism

• marketing

Employers value a good knowledge of the English language. During the course you can take optional modules that will improve your employability.

Your year abroad will show employers that you‘re independent, curious and resourceful.

Your personal academic tutor can write a reference for you, based on your time as a student at Southampton.

Careers services at Southampton

We are a top 20 UK university for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2019). Our Careers and Employability Service will support you throughout your time as a student and for up to 5 years after graduation. This support includes:

• work experience schemes

• CV and interview skills and workshops

• networking events

• careers fairs attended by top employers

• a wealth of volunteering opportunities

• study abroad and summer school opportunities

We have a vibrant entrepreneurship culture and our dedicated start-up supporter, Futureworlds, is open to every student.

Work in industry

You can take work placements through our Excel internship scheme or Year in Employment scheme. Placements may include:

• art galleries

• publishing houses

• schools

• performing arts organisations

Tuition fees

Fees for a year's study:

• UK students pay £9,250.
• EU and international students pay £19,300.

What your fees pay for

Your tuition fees pay for the full cost of tuition and all examinations.

Find out how to:

• pay your tuition fees

• calculate your student finances

Accommodation and living costs, such as travel and food, are not included in your tuition fees. Explore:

• accommodation costs

• living costs

• budgeting advice

Bursaries, scholarships and other funding

If you're a UK or EU student and your household income is under £25,000 a year, you may be able to get a University of Southampton bursary to help with your living costs. Find out about bursaries and other funding we offer at Southampton.

If you're a care leaver or estranged from your parents, you may be able to get a specific bursary.

Get in touch for advice about student money matters.

Scholarships and grants

You may be able to get a scholarship or grant that's linked to your chosen subject area.

We award scholarships and grants for travel, academic excellence, or to students from underrepresented backgrounds.

Support during your course

The Student Services Centre offers support and advice on money to students. You may be able to access our Student Support fund and other sources of financial support during your course.

Funding for EU and international students

Find out about funding you could get as an international student.

When you apply use:

• UCAS course code: Q392
• UCAS institution code: S27

Apply for 2022 entry

What happens after you apply?

We will assess your application on the strength of your:

• predicted grades
• academic achievements
• personal statement
• academic reference

We'll aim to process your application within two to six weeks, but this will depend on when it is submitted. Applications submitted in January, particularly near to the UCAS equal consideration deadline, might take substantially longer to be processed due to the high volume received at that time.

Equality and diversity

We treat and select everyone in line with our Equality and Diversity Statement.

Got a question?

Please contact our enquiries team if you're not sure that you have the right experience or qualifications to get onto this course.

Email: enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0)23 8059 5000