English Language and Linguistics, BA (Hons), with industry placement

English Language and Linguistics explores the universal nature of language, highlighting English's global prominence alongside diverse other tongues. This programme delves into language's properties, development, variation, and usage, offering insights into how it shapes social, cultural, and institutional identities. Students examine the sounds and structures of English and other languages, with optional modules covering language acquisition, evolution, cognitive influences, and applications in fields like media, literature, law, and technology. The degree blends arts and science, equipping graduates with transferable skills such as critical thinking, data analysis, and specialised expertise in linguistic analysis, programming, and creative language use, leading to diverse career opportunities.At Lancaster, one of the UK's largest and most acclaimed language departments, students benefit from world-leading experts and cutting-edge facilities, including phonetics, eye-tracking, and EEG labs. The curriculum spans core linguistics topics, theoretical questions on language's origins and societal role, and practical applications in contexts like politics and advertising. Opportunities for hands-on research, work placements, study abroad, and volunteering foster real-world experience, while dedicated academic advisers provide ongoing support in a welcoming environment.