Our degrees are designed to offer you flexibility during your studies. Whether you want to focus solely on English Language and Linguistics or combine your degree with other subjects, we have a degree to suit you.
Our courses
BA English Language and Linguistics
Understand how the study of language is crucial to our understanding of ourselves as members of society, as individuals and as a species.
You also have the option to change to a four-year course and undertake a placement year or Study Abroad.
BA English Language and Linguistics with Placement Experience
This four-year course examines how language is crucial to our understanding of ourselves as members of society, as individuals, and as a species. An integrated placement year provides a fantastic opportunity to put your skills into practice in preparation for your future career.
BA English Language and Linguistics with Foundation
Gain expert knowledge of how the English language works, and its use in our increasingly globalised world, with an additional foundation year to prepare you for your studies.
BA English Language and Literature
Develop your understanding of English as a living and dynamic global language whilst exploring a diverse range of literary texts from Britain, America and beyond.
BA Modern Languages and English Language
Understand the core mechanics and usage of English and a second language, while learning to write and speak fluently in either French, German, Italian or Spanish. You will have the opportunity to learn from linguistics experts in both departments and you’ll acquire transferable skills with an international focus.
BA Digital Media and Communication
Explore how digital media and communication influence contemporary society. Become a digital media and communication expert – a subject central to any industry and one with the power to shape all aspects of social and public life.
Fees, funding and scholarships
There is a variety of funding support available to our undergraduate students. You may be eligible for government loans, grants or bursaries.
Students from the UK can receive government loans to help towards tuition fees and living costs. UK students may also be eligible for other grants and bursaries depending on their circumstances.
Life in the Department
"The enthusiasm and care of the staff has been a great influence on my enjoyment of the course and I am grateful for the encouragement and excitement with which they present new ideas and information to us, the students."
Laura Eyre, BA Applied English Language StudiesRead more about life in the Department
Why study with us?
We allow you to specialise in the areas of the English language which suit your interests, while providing access to first-class teaching and support and the opportunity to develop a range of transferable skills.
Student stories
Find out more from our undergraduate students about what it's like to study in the Department of English Language and Applied Linguistics at the University of Reading.
Our research
Our research brings a breadth of applied linguistic expertise to explore, for example, the use and learning of English as a first and second language, how the multilingual mind works in context, and digital communication.