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Language degrees

Studying language and linguistics is an exciting pathway to exploring different cultures and how they develop and communicate.

At Brighton we offer undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in English language and linguistics, with opportunities to study creative writing and media too. We also have a specialist teaching English as a second language (TESOL) course.

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This course has really opened my eyes to where language comes from, how it can be used to great effect and the thinking behind text and images we take for granted.

Rebecca Bromley, English Language and Media BA(Hons)

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Why study language at Brighton

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Open doors to interesting careers

By studying a language degree you have career options open to you including journalism, work as a linguist, teaching, lexicography, editing, proofreading and speech and language therapy.

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Develop an overseas career with TESOL

Becoming a TESOL teacher is a gateway to opportunities for an exciting global career – and you’ll be studying in a UK city known for its culture and creativity.

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You'll learn from academics passionate about the field, whose innovative research in language, linguistics, creative writing, literature and media reflects in your classroom experience.

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Find out about the school in which our language courses are based.

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As well as targeted workshops, we have an annual employability event where you can meet employers and attend advice sessions and presentations by graduates and speakers.

Our language degrees

Undergraduate degrees

English Language BA(Hons)

English Language and Linguistics BA(Hons)

English Language and English Literature BA(Hons)

English Language and Media BA(Hons)

English Language and Creative Writing BA(Hons)

Linguistics BA(Hons)

English Literature and Linguistics BA(Hons)

Postgraduate degree

TESOL MA

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