BA English Language
About this course
BA (Hons) in English Language and Linguistics and Linguistics. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The third year includes a supervised Language Project, and the programme is part of the Northern School of Writing at Salford. A work placement module is also available.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: GCSE English Language at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) is required. You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements in addition to the Level 3 qualification requirements. UCAS tariff: 104 UCAS points. A level: 104 UCAS points. T level: Merit. BTEC: DMM BTEC: 104 UCAS points. Access to HE: Pass Level 3 Access to HE Diploma with 104 UCAS points. Scottish Highers: 104 UCAS points. Irish Leaving Certificate: 104 UCAS points. IB: 30-31 points European Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 71% overall
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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: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 69%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 63%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 35%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 20%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 76%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 4%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Critical Skills in the 21st Century
- Introducing Language
- Introduction to Stylistics
- Language, Mind and Society
- History and Diversity in English
- Analysing Media Texts
- Philosophy of Language
- Language and Big Data
- Language Acquisition
- Political Communication: Media and Democracy
- Introduction to Children’s Literature
- The Romantic Period: the Sublime and the Gothic
- Work Placement Module
- Language Project (core module)
- Teaching Masterclass
- Northern Voices
- Biography: Tradition and Innovation
- Health Communication
- Artificial intelligence and The Humanities
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English Language at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £29,000. The £24,500 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for English language.
What do graduates of BA English Language at University of Salford do next?
90% 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 Salford?
93% 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 Salford?
The typical offer is 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 98 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA English Language at University of Salford?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.