English Language and Linguistics with Year Abroad

UCAS code: QQ13

Here's what University of Southampton says about its English Language and Linguistics with Year Abroad course.

About this course Discover how English has developed through history and how it varies in different societies. You'll explore the language, its structure and the linguistic science behind it. You can also choose from a wide range of modules that follow your interests and career goals in the subject. This English language and linguistics degree will give you an advanced knowledge of contemporary English, its development, systems and use around the world. You'll learn analytical, research and personal skills relevant to a range of careers including data analytics, speech processing, social research, and education.

You’ll gain academic expertise and develop lifelong skills applicable to a variety of settings and career destinations.? A degree in Languages and Linguistics equips graduates with a deep understanding of the intricacies of language, communication, and cultural contexts. This expertise is invaluable in our increasingly globalised world, where clear cross-cultural communication is paramount.

Key features of the course

• Join a department that is 10th for Lingustics, Complete University Guide 2026

• 96% of students were highly rate our teaching in English Language, National Student Survey 2025

• Follow modules in applied linguistics, psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, language teaching, and English around the world.

• Opportunity to study a foreign language.

• Options to take related modules in other disciplines such as Philosophy and Film, allowing you to tailor your module choices to your own interests and career choices.

• Access to our Digital Humanities Hub and support from our team of expert academics and technicians.

• You'll spend your third year studying at a partner university in countries such as Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, South Korea, Czech Republic, Canada and Switzerland.

Student Support You’ll be taught by supportive experts who know you as an individual. Small-group seminars and personal tutors will help you build confidence. Beyond academics, you’ll have access to wellbeing resources, peer mentoring, and careers advice, all in a friendly, welcoming community.

Further information The BA English Language and Linguistics with Year Abroad is a four-year, full-time course at our Avenue Campus. For details, visit our course page.

Over the four years of this English Language & Linguistics course, you will explore a broad range of topics in English language, including applied, experimental and theoretical approaches.

Year 1: Foundations of English language including Global Englishes, introductory phonetics and syntax, sociolinguistics and language acquisiton. Year 2: Study intermediate modules in psycholinguistics, multilingualism, language variation & change, and acoustic phonology. Year 3: Take your study of English Language to a new environment by studying modules at a university abroad. Year 4: Focus on specialist topics with your future job in mind, including language and speech disorders, sociophonetics, second language acquisition, and digital communication.

You will also have opportunities to tailor your learning through modules from outside your discipline, including from sociology, education and philosophy.

For a full list of modules available please visit the course page: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/english-language-linguistics-with-year-abroad-degree-ba#modules

On this course you will learn through a range of activities that may include lectures, classes and tutorials, coursework, individual and group projects, and independent learning (studying on your own).

You will be able to demonstrate what you have learnt through a variety of assessment methods, such as dissertations, essays, individual and group projects, and written exams.

You’ll be supported by a personal academic tutor who will offer support and advice throughout your studies. You will also receive feedback throughout your course, enabling you to identify areas for improvement before your work is formally assessed.