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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the English Language course at University of Salford.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
104 - 112 UCAS tariff points to be obtained from a minimum of 2 A-Levels. Grade C or above in any subject. General Studies accepted
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: Q303
Here's what University of Salford says about its English Language course.
Language is a fundamental part of what makes us human, but how often do we stop and think about it? It’s a crucial tool for us to be able to comprehend and communicate our understanding of the world around us, demanding discipline, observation and imagination. Sound interesting? If so, our BA (Hons) English Language degree is the right option for you.
Designed to delve into the varieties and histories of the English language, this course will give you the training you need to understand how the written and spoken word is structured and acquired. Analysing the English language from a range of perspectives, you’ll also explore how linguistics vary across regions, and how language helps us to form our identities and influence social change.
English Language at The University of Salford is part of the interdisciplinary Northern School of Writing at Salford, where students and staff work alongside colleagues in Literature and Creative Writing to expand the possibilities of our subject and enrich lives with literature.
You will:
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Appreciate how the study of English language draws on and informs other academic disciplines, such as psychology, sociology, and communication
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Learn from a dedicated team of internationally recognised researchers with an excellent track record in research-led teaching and student support
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Develop skillsets and knowledge that will provide instant value to future employers
Source: University of Salford
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology
Location
Peel Park Campus | Salford
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• British Sign Language studies
• English language
• English studies
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Year 1 During your first year, you will complete four modules:
- Critical Skills in the 21st Century
- Introducing Language
- Introduction to Stylistics
- Language, Mind and Society
Year 2 During your second year, you will complete four core modules:
- History and Diversity in English
- Structure of English
- Sounds of English
- Truth and Meaning You will also choose two optional modules which may include those listed below:
- Language and Big Data
- Language Acquisition
- Analysing Media Texts
- Political Communication: Media and Democracy
- University Wide Language Programme
- Introduction to Children’s Literature
- The Romantic Period: the Sublime and the Gothic
- Work Placement Module
Year 3 During your third year, you will complete one core module:
- Language Project (core module) You will also choose four optional modules which may include those listed below:
- Teaching Masterclass
- Northern Voices
- Biography: Tradition and Innovation
- Language and Communication
- Health Communication If you want to find out more about what each of our English language modules involve, take a look at our full course breakdown on our website https://www.salford.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/english-language
How you will be assessed
An important part of your academic journey is being able to demonstrate where you are in your learning. As part of our English language university courses, you’ll be assessed through a combination of coursework exercises, essays and reports, group presentations and portfolios of work. You will undertake one core exam, and three other optional modules also include an exam as assessment method.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Salford
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The English Language course at University of Salford features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
91%
med
Teaching on my course
91%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
88%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
92%
med
Learning opportunities
85%
med
Learning opportunities
85%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
81%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
88%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
89%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
86%
med
Assessment and feedback
86%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
93%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
84%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
84%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
87%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
81%
med
Academic support
90%
low
Academic support
90%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
89%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
92%
med
Organisation and management
80%
med
Organisation and management
80%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
80%
med
How well organised is your course?
80%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
74%
med
Student voice
74%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
49%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
87%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
85%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
72%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
89%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
74%
med
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Teaching on my course
91%
med
Teaching on my course
91%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
100%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
86%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
79%
low
Learning opportunities
77%
low
Learning opportunities
77%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
71%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
79%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
79%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
79%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
73%
low
Assessment and feedback
73%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
86%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
79%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
79%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
50%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
71%
med
Academic support
75%
low
Academic support
75%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
71%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
79%
low
Organisation and management
82%
med
Organisation and management
82%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
71%
low
How well organised is your course?
93%
high
Learning resources
81%
low
Learning resources
81%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
85%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
73%
low
Student voice
69%
low
Student voice
69%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
42%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
71%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
85%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
75%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
93%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
79%
med
Student information
The English Language course at University of Salford features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| English Literature | C | |||||
| English Language | C | |||||
| Psychology | E | |||||
| History | C | |||||
| Sociology | C | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| English Language | C | |||||
| Sociology | C | |||||
| Biology | D | |||||
| Chemistry | E | |||||
| Fine Art | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Salford graduates who took English Language - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
45%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
25%
Say it fits with future plans
45%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
15%
Elementary occupations
15%
Teaching Professionals
10%
Administrative occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Salford graduates who took English Language - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£20.8k
First year after graduation
£22.6k
Third year after graduation
£25.6k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to English Language.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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Salford is a diverse, ambitious and thriving University – our community encompasses over 23,000 students, 2500 staff and 170,000 alumni, with a student body from over 130 different countries.
We’re located in Greater Manchester in the Northwest of England. Our main Peel Park campus is just minutes away from Manchester city centre and, across the way, we have the Frederick Road campus that is home to our healthcare courses. We are also the only university with a MediaCity campus, sitting right next to neighbours such as ITV and the BBC.
Industry connections are at the heart of everything we do. We form strong partnerships with businesses and organisations from all sectors, working hand-in-hand with them to develop courses that are up-to-date and relevant to today’s challenges, helping you to graduate confident and ready to step into your chosen career.
We are leading in areas including health, energy, media and the built environment and have completed impressive work with business and industry partners. For example, our base at Media City encourages creative collaboration between students, specialist technicians, academics and the media production industry.
We invest heavily in our own campus facilities for the benefit of our students. For example, we have the new £65 million Science, Engineering and Environment building, which is totally electric-powered and supported by 154 solar panels. We also have an Energy House, where research teams can test out the energy efficiency of a home; and an anachronic chamber, which is so quiet that you can start to hear the sound of your own heartbeat.
Salford is not only a great place to study, it’s also a great place to live, work and for future prospects.
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