The English Language BA (Hons) with placement year at Aston University is designed for you if you are fascinated by how language functions in society and want to develop advanced analytical and communication skills. You will explore core areas such as discourse analysis, sociolinguistics, and language across time and space, gaining a deep understanding of linguistic principles. This undergraduate degree provides a robust foundation for careers where precise communication and critical interpretation are paramount, preparing you to analyse everything from everyday conversations to complex professional texts.
You will study this programme full-time on campus over four years, including an optional integrated placement year for invaluable professional experience. Your learning journey will involve compulsory modules like 'Introduction to Language Study' and 'Working with Language Data', alongside opportunities to specialise in areas such as 'Multimodal Communication' or 'Language as Evidence' through optional final-year modules. In your final year, you will complete a significant dissertation, applying your research skills to a topic of your choice. You will graduate with advanced analytical, research, and communication skills, ready for careers in education, marketing, policy, and beyond.