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BA (Hons)

English Language & Linguistics (Foundation Entry)

Attendance

Campus

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Duration

4 Years

Start

September 2023

UCAS Code

L456

Delivery

Campus Taught

Take a deep dive into the English language on our English Language and Linguistics Foundation Entry course. Explore how it works as a structure, and how it can be used in social settings.

Foundation Entry degree courses are ideal if you’ve got the ability to study for a degree, but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications to directly join an honours programme. It’s a great stepping stone to a full degree.

Our programme is very flexible and there are two pathways: a standard pathway and a Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) pathway.

You’ll have a lot of choice on this course. There are modules to suit any interest – from language structure to the teaching of language, language and gender, and forensic linguistics.

Why study with us

English courses at the University of Central Lancashire are ranked top 20 in the UK and 2nd in the North West for overall student satisfaction (CUG, 2023).
Linguistics at the University of Central Lancashire is ranked 1st in the North West and 3rd nationally for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2022)
We’re a small and dedicated team, so we’ll get to know you well, and some of our researchers are deemed world leading in their fields.

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What you'll do

We have links with a network of regional schools, for those interested in pursuing careers in teaching and education.
You’ll gain work experience on the English Language Skills Initiative for Employability (ELSIE) programme, writing for the press and client publications.
Our international scheme means that you can pick to study a semester or full year abroad.

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Module overview

Course delivery

Following the pandemic, we have found that some courses benefit from a blended learning and teaching approach. Therefore, the majority of your teaching will be face-to-face on campus aside from a small amount of online teaching where we have learnt it works best.

90%Face-to-face

10%Online

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

Join us on campus

Book a place at our Undergraduate Open Day on Saturday 17 June. Here you'll be able to explore our campus and facilities, meet academic staff and chat to students.

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Future careers

Our English Language and Linguistics Foundation Entry degree could lead to a career in local government and public services, marketing, publishing, the police force and graduate entry schemes in the private sector.

Fees and funding

2022/23

First year£6000 for the first year

Full-time£9250 per year

International

First year£10000 for the first year

Full-time£14250 per year

2023/24

First year£6,500 for the first year

Full-time£9,250 per year

International

First year£11,000 for the first year

Full-time£14,900 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

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You’ll only have a few large lectures on this course. Most of our classes take the form of workshops or seminars, or there’s laboratory work in the more technical areas (eg Corpus Linguistics).

Through the English Language Skills Initiative for Employability (ELSIE) Project, you’ll have the opportunity to gain experience in work-based activities, such as evaluating and critiquing webpage content, copy editing, PR and press releases, client information leaflets and brochures.

ELSIE provides you with the opportunity to combine personal development and career planning with your subject-specific knowledge in English Language and Linguistics – to help you improve your writing and communication skills, whilst also enhancing your employability.

Some of our projects have included: The Survivor’s Guide to starting High School, an ELSIE Employer-engagement event, taster sessions in local colleges, writing newspaper stories for the Lancashire Post, writing articles for West Lancashire Voluntary Service, designing resources for Schools with the Rosemere Cancer Foundation, and an Asian fashion show to raise money for the floods in Pakistan and Japan.

Our assessment methods are varied and could include unseen examinations, written assignments, essay-type questions or oral presentations. Many modules ask you to analyse original data.