About this course
Southampton is an exciting, multicultural city with a rich history. This course is for international students who would like to improve their spoken and written English. You'll study modern and classic literature, including Shakespeare. You can also learn more about the linguistics behind it. A year in another country will let you experience a new culture and improve your skills.
Linguistics is the science of language - its structure, grammar and sounds.
This course focuses on learning the English language, but you'll also take modules in:
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linguistics
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culture
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literature
You'll learn how language develops and study literature and culture from other countries that speak English.
You'll spend your third year abroad at one of our partner universities. These can include:
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Australia
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South Korea
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Germany
Our flexible English literature language and linguistics with year abroad course will let you take modules from English but also other subjects.
As part of this course you can:
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use our Centre for Language Study, including the English resources room
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study topics like poetic language, globalisation or Victorian emotions
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develop your communication and research skills
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join one of 40 performing arts groups
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take part in writing workshops at Nuffield Southampton Theatres
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experiment with writing at our Entropics events
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get one-to-one writing tutorials from our Royal Literary Fund Fellows
Course location
This course is based at Avenue.
Awarding body
This qualification is awarded by the University of Southampton.
Entry requirements
For Academic year 202223
A-levels
We are not recruiting for entry in September 2022
Scottish Qualification
Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education.
Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement (PDF) for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
Other requirements
You might meet our criteria in other ways if you do not have the qualifications we need. Find out more about:
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skills you might have gained through work or other life experiences (otherwise known as recognition of prior learning)
Find out more about our Admissions Policy.
For Academic year
Scottish Qualification
Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education.
Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement (PDF) for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
Other requirements
You might meet our criteria in other ways if you do not have the qualifications we need. Find out more about:
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skills you might have gained through work or other life experiences (otherwise known as recognition of prior learning)
Find out more about our Admissions Policy.
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
Course structure
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:
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Poetic Language
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The Novel
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From English to Englishes
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Elements of Linguistics – Sound, Structure and Meaning
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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:
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Sweatshops, Sex workers, and Asylum Seekers: World Literature and Visual Culture after Globalisation
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African Worlds
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Victorian Feelings
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Sound and Voice
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Images of Women
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Film Adaptation: Culture and Context
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Discourse Analysis (a linguistics technique)
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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:
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study at one of our partner universities
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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:
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Utopias and Dystopias in Literature and Culture
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Translation: Theory and Practice
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Fantasy Film and Fiction
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Literature of Islands and Oceans
Want more detail? See all the modules in the course.
Modules
Changes due to COVID-19
Although the COVID-19 situation is improving, any future restrictions could mean we might have to change the way parts of our teaching and learning take place in 2021 to 2022. We're working hard to plan for a number of possible scenarios. This means that some of the information on this course page may be subject to change.
Find out more on our COVID advice page.
We don't have module information for this course yet. Please check again later.
Learning and assessment
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:
Year 1
Study time
Your scheduled learning, teaching and independent study for year 1:
How we'll assess you
- blogs
- creative projects
- dissertations
- essays
- individual and group projects
- oral presentations
- module journals
- self-assessment
- teamwork
- written exams
Your assessment breakdown
Year 1:
Year 2
Study time
Your scheduled learning, teaching and independent study for year 2:
How we'll assess you
- blogs
- creative projects
- dissertations
- essays
- individual and group projects
- oral presentations
- module journals
- self-assessment
- teamwork
- written exams
Your assessment breakdown
Year 2:
Year 3
Study time
Your scheduled learning, teaching and independent study for year 3:
How we'll assess you
- blogs
- creative projects
- dissertations
- essays
- individual and group projects
- oral presentations
- module journals
- self-assessment
- teamwork
- written exams
Your assessment breakdown
Year 3:
Year 4
Study time
Your scheduled learning, teaching and independent study for year 4:
How we'll assess you
- blogs
- creative projects
- dissertations
- essays
- individual and group projects
- oral presentations
- module journals
- self-assessment
- teamwork
- written exams
Your assessment breakdown
Year 4:
Academic support
You’ll be supported by a personal academic tutor and have access to a senior tutor.
Careers
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:
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presentation
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chairing and leading discussions
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debating
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collaborative work
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peer review
Our English students have gone on to careers in:
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broadcasting
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administration
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advertising
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business
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creative writing
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journalism
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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:
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art galleries
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publishing houses
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schools
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performing arts organisations
Fees, costs and funding
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:
Accommodation and living costs, such as travel and food, are not included in your tuition fees. Explore:
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.
How to apply
When you apply use:
- UCAS course code: Q392
- UCAS institution code: S27
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
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