English Language and Linguistics, BA (Hons)

94% of our English Language and Literature research was rated world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021). We rank in the top 100 globally for English Language and Literature (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023).Tailor your English Language and Linguistics BA to your interests, exploring language from psychological, cultural, and historical angles. Choose electives from business, law, modern languages, and more, with the option for a year abroad. Modules span child language acquisition to forensic linguistics, equipping you for careers in journalism, PR, new media, language teaching, and speech therapy. Join our supportive, close-knit community. At Sussex, our innovative courses, research, and vibrant campus—on the edge of the South Downs National Park, near Brighton & Hove, Gatwick Airport, and an hour from London—stimulate and challenge, fostering global impact.