BA English Language and Linguistics
About this course
BA in English Language and Linguistics, an English Language and Linguistics degree bridging humanities and science through the study of language structures, linguistic theory and historical development. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students examine language acquisition, historical change, and societal impacts throughout the programme. The first year covers foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Sounds and Structures of English, Style in Language, History of English, and Linguistic Theory, alongside optional choices like Early Englishes. The second year expands technical knowledge with compulsory modules including Phonetics, Sociolinguistics, Historical Linguistics, and First Language Acquisition, while offering options such as Syntax and Phonology. The final year centres on independent investigation through compulsory modules Project Module 1 and Project Module 2, complemented by optional studies in Advanced Syntax, Second Language Acquisition, and Psychology of Language.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAB IB: 34; 33, with B in the extended essay
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 89%: 124 offers from 140 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 99%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 40%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 370 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 17%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 31%
- East Midlands: 9%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 19%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 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
- Sounds and Structures of English
- Style in Language
- History of English
- Linguistic Theory
- Early Englishes
- Living Englishes
- Language and Creativity
- Try a new subject: The flexible structure of your first year at Sheffield means that you also have the chance to experie
- Phonetics
- Sociolinguistics
- Historical Linguistics
- First Language Acquisition
- Syntax
- Language and Cognition
- Phonology
- Exiles and Monsters: Reading Old English
- The History of Persuasion
- Narrative Experiments
- Try a new subject: The flexible structure of your first year at Sheffield means that you also have the chance to experie
- Project Module 1
- Project Module 2
- Advanced Syntax
- Historical Pragmatics
- Constructed Languages
- Second Language Acquisition
- Psychology of Language
- Language and Social Justice
- Try a new subject: The flexible structure of your first year at Sheffield means that you also have the chance to experie
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English Language and Linguistics at University of Sheffield earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £34,500. The £29,000 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for English language.
What do graduates of BA English Language and Linguistics at University of Sheffield do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA English Language and Linguistics at University of Sheffield?
99% 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 and Linguistics at University of Sheffield?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 143 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA English Language and Linguistics at University of Sheffield?
89% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 124 offers from 140 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA English Language and Linguistics at University of Sheffield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA English Language and Linguistics at University of Sheffield?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.