Explore how language lies at the heart of human life and society – and put your skills into practice on a work placement – with our BA English Language and Linguistics with Placement Experience degree. This four-year course examines how language is crucial to our understanding of ourselves as members of society, as individuals, and as a species. An integrated placement year provides a fantastic opportunity to put your skills into practice in preparation for your future career. At the University of Reading, you’ll join our friendly, collaborative Department of English Language and Linguistics. We’re proud of our: - **established reputation in applied linguistics.** We’ve been around for more than 50 years, and offered the first linguistics degree in the UK. - **global ranking.** We place in the top 150 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2021). - **thriving research environment**. 98% of our research overall in Modern Languages and Linguistics was rated world leading, internationally excellent or internationally recognised (Research Excellence Framework 2014). 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 - the role of language in politics in an increasingly globalised world. - Alongside this, you’ll develop your knowledge of grammar, phonetics and discourse analysis, and understand how language and linguistics relates to contemporary social issues, including politics, migration, gender and sexuality. **Placement experience** In your third year, you will complete a year-long work placement in a relevant setting. You’ll develop an awareness of key challenges and opportunities relating to professional communication in the global workplace. Your responsibilities and activities will vary according to the nature of your placement – for example, a company, university or school. This is a fantastic opportunity to put your skills into practice, gain first-hand experience of the sector, and boost your employability. Depending on your interests, your placement could be in environments such as the media or education. As part of the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme, you may also have the chance to work with staff members on their research projects. **Careers** A degree in English language and linguistics will provide you with transferable skills for a wide range of careers. 100% of our graduates are in work or further study 15 months after finishing their course[1]. Our graduates have pursued careers in fields such as: - teaching, both in the UK and abroad - speech and language therapy - publishing - event coordination - journalism - speech writing - the Civil Service - media, including advertising, marketing and public relations - information technology. Your degree could also lead to postgraduate study in a related area. [1] Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2017/18; First Degree and other undergraduate responders from English Language and Applied Linguistics.

Sample modules may include: *Sounds, Grammar and Meaning *English Language and Society *Techniques and Skills for Applied Linguistics *Globalisation and Language

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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.

Course code: Q311

Institution code: R12

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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Contextual offers for this programme are typically two grades beneath our standard entry requirement, e.g. BCC.

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Full list of acceptable English Language Tests

http://www.reading.ac.uk/ad-EnglishTests.aspx

Student satisfaction : 89%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 90%

Go onto work and study: 95%

England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
EU	19500.0	Year 1
International	19500.0	Year 1

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