BA English Language
About this course
BA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics, examining the structure, use and social contexts of language. Core topics include language and translation, human behaviour, data analysis, and communication and writing. The Research and Critical Inquiry module requires students to devise and produce an independent project, and a placement year option provides 140 hours of workplace experience.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 A level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC The Department requires one of the following subjects at GCE A Level: a Humanities-based essay writing subject such as English Literature, English Language, English Language & Literature, Philosophy, Religious Studies, History or Classical Civilisation. IB: 28 points including 5 in HL English
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 25%
- Media Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 220 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 41%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 18%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 6%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Humanities & Social Sciences
- Global Issues, Cultures & Texts
- Research and Critical Inquiry
- Studying English
- Writing for Your Life
- Spanish: Communication in Practice
- French: Intermediate Language Development
- Spanish: Intermediate Language Development
- Chinese: Intermediate Language Development
- German: Communication in Practice
- French: Communication in Practice
- Subsidiary Language
- Linguistic Science and Society
- Language, Power and Culture
- Advances in English
- Creative Futures: CSP
- Creativity in the Modern Workplace
- Upper Intermediate Language Development and Global Employability
- Advanced Language Development and Global Sustainability
- Post Beginner Language Development and Global Cultures
- Experiential Overseas Learning
- Developing Intercultural Literacy and Cross-Cultural Skills
- Study Abroad Immersive Year
- Forensic Linguistics
- Discourse, Society and Media
- Beyond the Page
- CSP Negotiated Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English Language at University of Chester earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £30,000. The £25,500 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for English language.
What do graduates of BA English Language at University of Chester do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA English Language at University of Chester?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA English Language at University of Chester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.
Does BA English Language at University of Chester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA English Language at University of Chester?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.