English Language and Linguistics (Study Abroad) BA (Hons)

**Why Lancaster?**<br/>- Study a diverse course taught by one of the best linguistics and English language departments in the world<br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from small class sizes designed to challenge you as a linguist and English language specialist<br/><br/><br/>- Boost your employability with opportunities like our School Volunteering module and research internships<br/><br/><br/>- Experiment in our eye-tracking and EEG labs, Phonetics Lab, Perception and Learning Laboratory<br/><br/><br/>- Learn from leaders in this field– the team wrote the textbooks English Language: Description, Variation and Context (Bloomsbury) and Introducing Linguistics (Routledge)<br/><br/><br/>- Explore different places, their traditions and cultures with the options to go on short trips or study abroad for an entire year<br/><br/><br/>How does the English language evolve? Why are there different dialects and different languages? What does it take to construct a joke – and is humour universal? Studying this course, youll discover the answers and more as you learn about linguistic frameworks and their applications to English.<br/><br/>**Unravel a range of areas**<br/>If you’re fascinated by linguistics and also want to focus on English language, this is the course for you. Joining one of the country’s largest departments in these areas, you’ll explore everything from the vocal anatomy and physiology that allows us to speak, to how English grammar has developed over time.<br/><br/>Linguistic awareness is an advantage when working for international and multicultural organisations. You’ll develop the analytical and investigative skills valued by employers at publishers, educational institutions, management consultancies, the media, and more.<br/><br/>**Experts in the field**<br/>The size of our department means we offer a wide range of optional modules. Whether you want to analyse the use of language in English media or how a native Russian speaker thinks compared to a Thai speaker, you’ll find an expert who specialises in your area of interest.<br/><br/>Our world-leading academics will share their expertise with you in small classes designed to challenge you as a linguist. They’ve even written in-depth textbooks for students studying at Lancaster and beyond.<br/><br/>**Study abroad**<br/>The study abroad option is an exciting opportunity for anyone who is thinking of working abroad during their career or who simply wants the experience of living and studying overseas as part of their degree.<br/>Often study abroad students describe the year abroad as a “transformative experience”, as it can shape your future career path as well as having a positive impact on your personal development.<br/><br/>**Experience and skills**<br/>You will study in your third year at one of our international partner universities. This will help you to<br/>• develop your global outlook<br/>• expand your professional network<br/>• increase your cultural awareness<br/>• develop your personal skills<br/><br/>**Host universities**<br/>During your year abroad, you will choose specialist modules relating to your degree and potentially other modules offered by the host university that are specialisms of that university and country. <br/>The places available at our overseas partners vary each year, but destinations have previously included Australia, USA, Canada, Europe and Asia.<br/><br/>**Alternative option**<br/>We will make reasonable endeavours to place students at an approved overseas partner university that offers appropriate modules. Occasionally places overseas may not be available for all students who want to study abroad or the place at the partner university may be withdrawn if core modules are unavailable.<br/>If you are not offered a place to study overseas, you will be able to transfer to the equivalent standard 3-year degree scheme and would complete your studies at Lancaster. Lancaster University cannot accept responsibility for any financial aspects of the year abroad.