BA English Language and Sociology
About this course
BA (Hons) in Sociology and English Language and Linguistics. Core topics include Historical Research, Fieldwork, Social & Cultural Analysis, Communication & Writing, Research Methods, and Statistics. The degree includes an optional pathway to the internationally recognised CELTA qualification. An independent research project in the final year allows in-depth study of a topic chosen by the student.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points: 104 A-level: BCC BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM T-level: Merit
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What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 67%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 25%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 30%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 66%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 1%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 11%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Intro to TEFL: Language Awareness
- General Linguistics
- Intro to TEFL: Teaching Skills
- Sociology: Approaching the Crisis
- Sociology in Practice
- Visual Sociology
- Sociology: from Origins to Present
- Sociolinguistic Theory and Practice
- TEFL: Access to CELTA
- Practical Research in Sociology
- Work Project
- ‘Race’ and Ethnicity in Contemporary British Society
- Digital Sociology
- Development and Change in the Global South
- Environmental Sociology
- Language and Power
- Independent Research Project
- World Englishes
- History of English language
- Language Style and Identity
- Advanced Language Analysis
- Pornography and Modern Culture
- History of Sexuality
- Education and the Sociological Imagination
- Constructing Emotions
- Global Power: Sociological Perspectives
- Sociology of Religion
- Sociology Dissertation
- Sociology Extension Module
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English Language and Sociology at University of Worcester earn?
The median salary is £20,000 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £28,000. The £23,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BA English Language and Sociology at University of Worcester 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 Sociology at University of Worcester?
90% 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 Sociology at University of Worcester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 97 UCAS points.
Does BA English Language and Sociology at University of Worcester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA English Language and Sociology at University of Worcester?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.