English Language and Linguistics (with TESOL) BA (Hons)

**100% for overall satisfaction in English Language (National Student Survey – NSS 2022)** <br/><br/>**94% of our research overall in English Language and Literature was assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)**<br/><br/>**Top 100 in the world for English Language and Literature (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023)**<br/><br/>**About the course**<br/><br/>On this BA, you’ll develop a broad outlook on language and linguistics, as well as a wide range of research and communication skills. In addition, you’ll prepare for the Trinity College London Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Trinity CertTESOL) teaching qualification.<br/><br/>By exploring psychological, cultural and historical perspectives, you’ll examine how language shapes our world and how our world shapes our language. You’ll join a close-knit and supportive community of staff and students.<br/><br/>From the history of English to pidgins and creoles, from child language acquisition to forensic linguistics – our extensive range of modules means you graduate with the skills to develop your career in a range of areas. This could include journalism, new media, tech, teaching, and speech and language therapy. And gaining the Trinity CertTESOL puts you in an excellent position for roles in language teaching in the UK or abroad.