Study location	United Kingdom, Winchester
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BA (Hons)
Course code	Q310

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in any language

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.0 overall with 6.0 in Writing

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) should be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. winchester.ac.uk/..h-language-studies.aspx

Overview

This English Language Studies course examines the linguistic make-up of English and combining this course with BA English, which has literature at its centre, is an ideal combination.

Programme structure

In Year 1, students take a series of modules designed to develop their skills in the analysis of language and to introduce them to the most significant approaches to the linguistic study of English. Guidance is given about reading and writing skills, library use and research.

After providing the students with a foundation in skills and knowledge relevant for the study of English language, Year 2 offers introductions to more specific schools of linguistic research, such as sociolinguistics or periods of historical linguistics. The modules encourage and support independent study and combine a theoretical background with applicability.

Year 3 is designed to allow greater specialisation drawing upon staff research interests. The specialised modules build on previous knowledge and allow the students to further explore specific branches of linguistic study. Study at this level continues to encourage the student on a path to confident and independent conduct of projects in research and application.