English Language and Linguistics with Foundation Year University of Portsmouth

Overview

Throughout this English Language and Linguistics with Foundation Year  course from University of Portsmouth 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.

You could work in any of the following areas:

• advertising
• education
• communication
• media
• marketing
• publishing
• technical writing
• teaching English

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