BA English Language and Linguistics (with TESOL)
About this course
BA (Hons) in English Language and Linguistics (with TESOL), an undergraduate degree focusing on language structures, societal interaction, and teaching methodologies. Core topics include Research Methods. Students can study abroad or complete a foundation year. The first year covers language fundamentals through Introduction to TESOL - Theory and Methodology 1, Language and Interaction, How Languages Work, and Writing in Action. The second year progresses to TESOL Theory and Methodology 2, Language and Society, Representing Realities, and Language for Life, alongside optional modules like History of English. The final year centres on the Research Dissertation (English Language) alongside choices such as Forensic Linguistics, Child Language Acquisition, and Just Semantics.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB or BBC IB: 30 points
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What students say
Based on about 31 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
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 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to TESOL - Theory and Methodology 1
- Language and Interaction
- Language Myths
- How Languages Work
- TESOL Teaching Practice 1
- Writing in Action
- Language for Life
- Representing Realities
- TESOL Theory and Methodology 2
- Language and Society
- TESOL Teaching Practice 2
- From Papyrus to Pixel
- History of English
- Philosophy of Language
- Research Dissertation (English Language)
- Emerging Topics in Linguistics
- Just Semantics
- Linguistic Consultancy
- Championing Literacy Placement
- Child Language Acquisition
- Forensic Linguistics
- Language, Gender and Sexuality
- Understanding Political Language
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English Language and Linguistics (with TESOL) 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 (with TESOL) at University of Sussex?
87% 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 (with TESOL) at University of Sussex?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB.
Does BA English Language and Linguistics (with TESOL) at University of Sussex include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA English Language and Linguistics (with TESOL) at University of Sussex?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.