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Nottingham Trent University

UCAS Code: Q310 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Entry requirements

104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent)

Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3

104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and up to two other qualifications.

104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and up to three other qualifications (one of which must be A-Level equivalent).

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DMM

DMM from a BTEC Extended Diploma

We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.

UCAS Tariff

104-112

104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent)

About this course

Course option

3years

Full-time | 2026

Subject

English language

**Language has power. It can shape a mind, influence an idea, or even start a movement.**

Linguistics is the science of how language works. And language influences all the big questions in everyday life, from culture and gender, to technology, discrimination, health, law, social justice, ecology, and conservation.

BA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics is a practical course designed to develop you into a highly skilled communicator. If you wish to specialise in English language teaching you can also **gain the prestigious Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA)**, a professional qualification that will open doors to employment worldwide.

Career-boosting elements are fully embedded throughout the course with a focus on applying your knowledge and theory with **hands-on, practical sessions**. You will explore how language is used in the real world and how it can tackle the big problems including racism, gender equality, and climate change.

You will be supported with a personalised learning environment, a wide range of optional modules, and a range of innovative assessment types, including blogs and videos, professional expert reports, and teaching material.

You can even **gain valuable full-time work experience** with a sandwich course option, or spend time studying - or even teaching - abroad.

Modules

Throughout the course, modules will cover a variety of subjects, a few examples include: Sounds of English, Language in Everyday Life, Language, Society and Culture, Problems of Language, Comparative Linguistics, Intercultural Communication at Work, and Second Language Acquisition and Pedagogy. To view the full list of modules, visit the course page: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/course/arts-and-humanities/ug/english-language-and-linguistics

Assessment methods

We use a varied and diverse range of coursework assessments to develop your skills and support your progress. These include digital projects, reviews, case-studies, essays, presentations and reports. Our innovative approach to assessment means that in Year One you will develop and enhance a complementary set of key skills for success in second and third year, and throughout the degree the varied assessment pattern will enable you to engage with the past and prepare for your future through an exciting array of projects.

The Uni

Course location:

City Campus

Department:

School of Arts and Humanities

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What students say

How do students rate their degree experience?

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English language

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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

4%
UK students
96%
International students
19%
Male students
81%
Female students
77%
2:1 or above
7%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
C
C

After graduation

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English language

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£22,000
low
Average annual salary
80%
low
Employed or in further education
45%
low
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

11%
Sales, marketing and related associate professionals
11%
Public services and other associate professionals
10%
Media professionals

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

English language

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

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£17k

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Post-six month graduation stats:

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It offers a snapshot of what grads went on to do six months later, what they were earning on average, and whether they felt their degree helped them obtain a 'graduate role'. We calculate a mean rating to indicate if this is high, medium or low compared to other universities.

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Graduate field commentary:

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