Course Summary

If you want to understand language use in today’s globalized world, our English Language and Linguistics is the course for you. You will look at: - the relationship between language and identity in terms of gender, ethnicity, religion and sexuality - how we change the language we use according to social contexts - intercultural communication - the use of language and non-verbal communication in areas such as journalism, advertising and public relations. You will also: - examine how children and adults learn language and become adept users of it - learn about the history of the English Language and how (and why) it has changed over time - explore how sounds are produced and how words are structured and created - discover how language analysis can assist in solving crime - learn about the relationship between language and thought and how language is processed in the brain. This degree is ideal preparation for careers in: - education - the media - public relations - tourism - hospitality - marketing - advertising.

Course Details - Modules

In Year 1 you will take core introductory modules which will give you a thorough grounding in key elements of language, sociolinguistics and communication. You explore the links between language, meaning and social context. In Years 2 and 3 you will develop these interests and begin researching particular issues in more detail. Specific concepts you can examine include language, culture and globalisation; intercultural communication; psycholinguistics; spoken discourse; forensic linguistics; language teaching; and analysing English language. You will also develop a research strand and engage in a dissertation project.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: Q100

Institution code: O66

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails

IELTS 6.0 overall. Reading 6.0. Writing 6.0. Listening 5.5. Speaking 5.5.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 71%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Fees and funding

Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
EU 14600.0 Year 1
International 14600.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Please note tuition fees for Home students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by government. Tuition fees for International students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students. Oxford Brookes University intends to maintain its fees for new and returning Home students at the maximum permitted level.

Provider information

Gipsy Lane
Headington
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Oxford
OX3 0BP

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