BA English Language and Linguistics
About this course
BA (Hons) in English Language and Linguistics. Core topics include Research Methods. Students complete a research dissertation in the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB or BBC IB: 30 points
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What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 15%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 15%
- South East: 55%
- South West: 15%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Language and Interaction
- Language Myths
- How Languages Work
- Writing in Action
- Language for Life
- Representing Realities
- Language and Society
- From Papyrus to Pixel
- History of English
- Philosophy of Language
- Research Dissertation (English Language)
- Just Semantics
- Linguistic Consultancy
- Championing Literacy Placement
- Child Language Acquisition
- Forensic Linguistics
- Language, Gender and Sexuality
- Philosophy of Language
- Understanding Political Language
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English Language and Linguistics at University of Sussex earn?
The median salary is £22,500 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £32,500. The £28,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for English language.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA English Language and Linguistics at University of Sussex?
94% 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 Sussex?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 149 UCAS points.
Does BA English Language and Linguistics at University of Sussex 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 Sussex?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.