English Language, BA (Hons)

English serves as the world's lingua franca for digital innovation, science, and business, yet it originated in England with rich regional dialects and perspectives. At Lancaster, explore English variations through renowned experts in literacies, dialects, forensic linguistics, Shakespeare, and language in politics and media. Study its history, sounds, structures, accents, dialects, social varieties (e.g., gender, ethnicity), and applications in advertising, politics, media, literature, and law, using technology for large-scale analysis.Benefit from world-leading facilities like eye-tracking, phonetics, and perceptions labs, plus the CASS research centre. Gain hands-on experience via funded internships, developing critical thinking, data analysis, and innovative skills for careers in creative industries, research, and beyond. Visit our website for the latest details.