Studying these two subjects will provide students with a clear understanding of how English is structured, has evolved and is still evolving. Students will explore how languages are learned, taught and used in practice. They'll be taught by leading academics and published researchers at Frenchay Campus, with plenty of opportunities to immerse themselves in Bristol's vibrant culture.

Explore the core areas of language and linguistics and develop specialist knowledge in areas such as discourse analysis, second language acquisition, psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, onomastics, rhetoric and creative writing.

Work with academic staff on projects involving local communities, including Sounds Bristolian and Place Names research.

Apply knowledge practically in a wide range of fields, including forensic linguistics, speech and language therapy, learning and teaching a second language, and analyzing spoken discourse.

Conduct research, go on field trips and work on live briefs to put learning into practice. This course also offers students the opportunity to gain a certificate in leadership and management accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management. Graduate ready for a rewarding career in industries such as publishing, the media, human resources, teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) or developing speech software.