Overview

If you want to learn more about how languages are learnt, how people use language both face to face as well as in social media, and why the way we speak says so much about us – this might just be the course for you. You’ll explore why some words are considered ‘bad’ and others ‘polite’.

You can also opt to study how our brain processes language and how children learn to talk. The course combines the scientific study of language with theories about communication, gender and language in context.    (Hons) English Language and Linguistics is offered at University of Hertfordshire .

Key facts

At Herts, you’ll follow a flexible programme, which allows you to choose some of your modules. These range from forensic and clinical linguistics to child language and language and gender. We have our own eye-tracking suite, which you can use for experiments.

You’ll look at language databases, real-life transcripts and recordings, as well as developing research skills. You’ll take part in workshops, discussions, and interactive sessions.

Careers and opportunities

Some of our graduates have pursued careers in education, business and marketing. Others have gone on to teach overseas or study speech-language therapy and psychology. After your second year, you have the option to study abroad or work for a year. This prepares you for the workplace when you finish your studies.

If you prefer to go straight to your third year, but still want work experience, we can help you with this as well. There are plenty of ways to get involved in our clubs, societies and student media teams. This means you will leave us with academic and research skills, as well as valuable experience to impress employers.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Turbulent Times in Early Modern Europe

Exploring Language and Linguistics

Language and Identity: From Everyday Speech to Social Media Ideologies

Language in Action: How We Learn and Use Language

Creativity, Originality and GenAI in the Media Industry

Journalism, Media and Society

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hatfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Language Studies Linguistics View 1242 other Bachelors in Language Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS points: 112–120

A Level: BBC–BBB

BTEC: DMM–DDM

Accepted T Levels: 112–120 UCAS points

Access Course Tariff: Overall merit profile in 45 credits at Level 3

IB requirement: 112–120 UCAS points

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Tuition Fees

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17450 GBP / year

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9790 GBP / year

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Additional Details

UK Students

Part time £1190 per 15 credits

International and EU Students

Part time £2180 per 15 credits

Living costs

Hatfield

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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