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English Language BA (Hons)
Course Overview - English Language BA (Hons)
If you want to find out more about how people learn and use English, and how the language has evolved over time, this is the degree for you. The degree includes a strong element of linguistics (the scientific study of language), drawing on our considerable expertise in this area.
If you want to find out more about how people learn and use English, and how the language has evolved over time, this is the degree for you. The degree includes a strong element of linguistics (the scientific study of language), drawing on our considerable expertise in this area.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site (Newcastle)
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
Q302
Institution Code
N21
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,B,B,B
Candidates who have some background in Maths and Science may be interested in the cognitive/brain science and quantitative elements of the course. Candidates who prefer Arts and Humanities subjects may be interested in the historical, sociological, and literary elements of the course. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.
Access to HE Diploma
D:30,M:15
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
Candidates who have some background in Maths and Science may be interested in the cognitive/brain science and quantitative elements of the course. Candidates who prefer Arts and Humanities subjects may be interested in the historical, sociological, and literary elements of the course.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1,H2,H2,H3,H3
Candidates who have some background in Maths and Science may be interested in the cognitive/brain science and quantitative elements of the course. Candidates who prefer Arts and Humanities subjects may be interested in the historical, sociological, and literary elements of the course.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,M2,M2
Candidates who have some background in Maths and Science may be interested in the cognitive/brain science and quantitative elements of the course. Candidates who prefer Arts and Humanities subjects may be interested in the historical, sociological, and literary elements of the course.
Extended Project
If you offer the Level 3 Extended Project Qualification in a topic relevant to the degree programme, we may take this into account in our consideration of your application.
A level
A,B,B
We welcome candidates with an A Level in English Language, although this is not required. We welcome candidates with an A Level in Psychology, Sociology, Maths, or Science.
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