(Hons) English Language and Linguistics with Sandwich placement

Overview

The (Hons) English Language and Linguistics with Sandwich placement (Hons) programme at  University of Wolverhampton  offers you the opportunity to study a wide variety of language related issues in great depth: topics such as language and gender identity; accents and dialects; code-switching in bilingual families; style in literary and non-literary texts; conversational interaction; digital communication; and language and the mind. 

Studying in a stimulating and multi-cultural environment and by means of high-quality teaching and a flexible, responsive and vocationally relevant curriculum, you will be introduced to key theories and frameworks in the discipline of linguistics. You will develop a range of subject specific and transferable skills, higher order conceptual and communication skills, linguistic analytical skills, enterprise, digital literacy and IT awareness, all of which are of immense value in graduate employment.

Potential Career Paths

• TESOL Teaccher

• Primary or Secondary School Teacher

• Speech Therapist

• Computational Linguist

• Careers Advisor

• University or Local Government Administrator

• Public Relations