Undergraduate Prospectus 2013 - University of Winchester

English Language Studies BA (Hons)
English Language Studies BA (Hons)
English Language Studies at Winchester
is of interest to students who would
like to study the linguistic make-up of
English, but also find out more about
how it is used and what it tells us about
our society, culture and mind in the past,
present and possibly future.
Programme content
In Year 1, students take a series of
modules designed to develop their
skills in the analysis of language and to
introduce them to the most significant
approaches to the linguistic study of
English. Single Honours students also
select optional modules which give them
a better perspective on some of the larger
issues which concern the study of English
language. After providing the students
with a foundation in skills and knowledge
relevant for the study of English language,
Year 2 offers introductions to more
specific schools of linguistic research,
such as sociolinguistics or periods of
historical linguistics. Year 3 is designed to
allow greater specialisation drawing upon
tutors’ research interests. The specialised
modules build on knowledge and allow
the students to explore specific branches
of linguistic study further.
International exchanges
(optional)
The University offers exchanges for Year
2 and 3 students. You can, for example,
study modules taught in English as
part of your degree in Poland, Germany
and the USA. We also offer additional
opportunities to gain a certificate in
Teaching English as a Foreign Language,
currently with universities in Japan.
External links
Students can work with a number of
external institutions and groups, for
instance the Hampshire County Archives,
the Ordnance Survey, various local
charities including The English Project,
and a number of other universities.
Modules:
Year 1
• Approaches to Language Study
• The History of the English Language
• Understanding Language I: Syntax and
Morphology
Year 2
• Analysing Discourse
• Sociolinguistics
• Language and Identity
• Middle English: Texts in Context
Year 3
• Crafted Text
• English and the World
• English on the Periphery
• Language Death, Revival and Change
Careers
English language is a multi-vocational
subject. The skills learnt are desired in
most careers as well as for postgraduate
study. Graduates enter a range of careers
including human resources, market
researchers, speech therapy, civil service,
writing, publishing, teaching, advertising,
journalism and the book trade.
Fact File
SINGLE/COMBINED HONOURS
UCAS codes: Q310 BA/ELS
Typical offer: 300-340 points
An A level A*-B pass in English is required.
This can be in English Literature, Language or
English Language and Literature
International Baccalaureate: 26 points
including 5 points at Higher Level
Degree duration:
3 years full-time 6 years part-time
If English is not your first language:
IELTS 6.0 (including 6.0 in writing) or a TOEFL
iBT score of 87 or equivalent
For more information about entry
requirements see pages 166-167
Find out more – order a course leaflet
or download one from our website
www.winchester.ac.uk/courses
Course Enquiries and Applications
Telephone: +44 (0) 1962 827234
Email: course.enquiries@winchester.ac.uk
Combinations
American Studies
English
Film Studies
History
Journalism Studies
Law
Psychology
Sociology
Vocal and Choral Studies
For Combined Honours UCAS codes and
entry requirements see pages 170-174
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