Language

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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Why study language at Brighton

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.

Staff who bring the subject to life

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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Humanities blog

Read the latest news from across our language, literature, humanities and politics courses and hear about upcoming events.

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School of Humanities and Social Science

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

Built-in careers advice

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.

Courses

Undergraduate

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

TESOL MA

What’s going on at Brighton

New UKRI funding for Brighton to accelerate real-world research impact

University of Brighton has received £450,000 to boost its innovative arts and humanities-based research and impact initiatives over the next three years.

Linguistics degree offers new pathway options

Students taking our Linguistics BA(Hons) will, from 2023, have the opportunity to choose to graduate with the new award titles ‘Linguistics with Intercultural Communication’ or ‘Linguistics with Policy and Planning.

Creative Writing degree offers new Wellbeing pathway

Students choosing our Creative Writing BA(Hons) now have the opportunity to graduate with the award title Creative Writing with Wellbeing.

English students share experience of their industry placements at Connecting The Dots event

If you study an English course at the University of Brighton you have the chance to take an work placement – and this week students who have worked during their studies at companies including Factory Films and The Old Market Theatre hosted an event to celebrate and feedback on their experiences.