English Language and Linguistics (Hons) University of Portsmouth

Overview

Throughout this English Language and Linguistics (Hons) degree from University of Portsmouth you'll study how language works, including the relationships between language, the mind, and society, and how language varies through time, place, culture and identity. You'll explore the different ways people use language and what they use it for. Discover methods for analysing spoken and written language, how we learn language and how we teach it.

You'll develop sought-after skills including communication, creativity and critical thinking. You'll be taught by expert researchers and study alongside students within the School of Education, Languages and Linguistics – bringing opportunities to learn from the latest research and build intercultural relationships.

Career opportunities:

You’ll graduate with specialist expertise in language and linguistics, plus sought-after employability skills including:

• analytical techniques and reasoning

• communicating clearly to diverse audiences

• data collection and interpretation

• developing persuasive, evidence-based arguments

• problem solving 

Previous graduates are now applying these skills in a diverse range of sectors and industries. If you decide to pursue a career that’s closely related to your studies, you could apply for jobs in writing, editing or publishing. Or employ your research and analysis skills to go on to postgraduate study, in areas such as speech therapy, communication studies, law and marketing.

This English Language and Linguistics (Hons) degree from University of Portsmouth gives you the freedom to explore topics and find areas you're most passionate about, and the foundation to pursue these areas after graduation. Further study in forensic linguistics could open up possible careers in law enforcement, criminal justice or legal firms. You could also develop your linguistic talents to work as a speech therapist or train actors to master different dialects.

What areas can you work in with an English language and linguistics degree?

You could work in any of the following areas:

• advertising

• education

• communication

• media

• marketing

• publishing

• technical writing

• teaching English

Graduate destinations

Previous graduates have gone onto further training and work in various fields, including:

• accountancy

• the armed forces and police

• banking

• research

• journalism

• law

• local government

• health services

• public relations and marketing

• publishing

• speech and language therapy

• teaching