Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [English Language & Literature] From Goldsmiths, University of London

Why study BA English Language and Literature (Hons)Êat Goldsmiths, University of London?

• By the end of the programme you will have answers to some of the most exciting questions in linguistics, for example how language relates to class, ethnicity or age, how we use language to reflect our identity and build relationships, how we acquire the languages we speak and how best to teach languages, and how we connect and communicate using different technologies and media.
• You'll examine language in all sorts of contexts. This includes the intersection of language and politics in examples of print and digital media, the relationship between language and gender, workplace communication and the history and the variation of language.
• We encourage you to bring to your study on the programme your explorations of the wealth of languages and creative traditions of London. We also take advantage of our location to invite speakers from other colleges and universities to talk about their research in linguistics and literature.
• On our Work Placement module you could build on your academic knowledge and gain experience of a workplace that interests you, e.g. a publishing house, school, a multilingual company or a media organisation.Ê Find out more in the 'What you'll study' section.
• If you want to gain experience of study abroad, you could apply for the exchange opportunities with our Erasmus partners.
• We offer extensive support with study skills during the first year of study and throughout the degree, through special sessions or written feedback on draft work.

The skills you'll develop

Our degrees open up a wide range of careers by developing critical and analytical skills, proficiency in assessing evidence, the clear expression of ideas, and the ability to bring together insights from a range of subjects Ð all of which are attractive to a variety of employers. You will learn to solve problems, to think critically and creatively, and to communicate with clarity.

You can also choose to take a work placement module as one of your option modules in your second or third year. This module allows you to undertake a work placement which will benefit your studies, your skillset and your CV.

Careers

The programme is delivered by staff with diverse research areas and benefits from specialist expertise and focus in both literary studies and linguistics. It will give you a solid theoretical base, as well as an understanding of the practical application of theory and methodology.

This programme will therefore provide you with a full grasp of the complexities of language and communication, which will constitute an invaluable basis for a wide range of careers.

Our graduates have a good employment record: they've gone into professions including:

• publishing
• media
• journalism
• PR
• teaching
• advertising
• civil service
• business and industry
• European Union private sector management