The BA English Studies programme is for those interested in studying English as a subject matter in its own right. Students in the programme will become knowledgeable of the many ways in which English, and languages are used around the world today.
BA English Studies is the ideal undergraduate programme for students who want to study linguistics, literature, and translation in an international context.
The programme is suitable for students who are interested in the English language. Students will learn many aspects where English is used as an international language. In addition an intellectually stimulating environment, the programme also provides many opportunities for you to apply theory to practice.
Students will acquire a range of skills, including language teaching, translating, interpreting and editing. Students will also develop many transferable skills, including effective problem-solving in the workplace.
By the time you graduate from the BA English Studies programme, you will have:
UK degrees are three years long whereas in China they are four, therefore we do accept students with certain qualifications directly into Year Two, which is the start of the main academic programme. Most students, however, enter into Year One, which provides you with a range of interesting modules, language classes and core skills for your degree.
This programme prepares you for postgraduate studies in a wide range of subjects and employment in language-rated fields and beyond. Previous graduates have received offers from leading universities in the United Kingdom, the United States, China, Australia, Japan and so on. Further research areas include English Language Teaching, Speech Pathology, Translation and Interpreting, Applied Linguistics, Asian Studies, and Literature.
