English Language and Linguistics, BA (Hons)

Course summary

Explore how language lies at the heart of human life and society with our BA English Language and Linguistics degree.This course examines how language is crucial to our understanding of ourselves as members of society, as individuals, and as a species. Our experts will support you to become a highly skilled user and analyst of the English language. As well as analysing language itself and how it works, you’ll investigate language use in different social contexts and settings, including online and offline, how language is acquired by children and adults, how language is taught and the role of language in politics in an increasingly globalised world.For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/Subject-area/english-language-and-applied-linguistics-ug/ba-english-language-and-linguistics.

The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2025/26. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Core modules for this course: English Language and Society Techniques and Skills for Applied Linguistics Sounds, Grammar and Meaning Globalisation and Language English Grammar and Phonology The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of final approved modules will be available in the summer of 2024. We suggest that you regularly revisit our course page during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme. Check our website for more details about the course structure.