This is an exciting new programme which provides a solid foundation in the study of language and linguistics with a focus on the English language. The programme explores the structure of English, how it varies across speakers, how it develops and how it is used by speakers and users around the world. Taught by leading academics in the fields of English Language, Linguistics, Global Englishes and language acquisition, it will enable you to study on a robust but flexible programme involving an interdisciplinary approach. It is a programme that provides you with knowledge and skills to follow a wide range of career options. A degree in English Language and Linguistics offers useful training and expertise that are of special professional relevance to those working in education, language teaching, speech therapy, translation, information technology, management, the mass media, creative arts, social work and counselling. More generally, this degree will enable you to develop the interpersonal and communication skills that employers are increasingly demanding. The effectiveness of your communication, learning and research skills is tested through both assessed coursework and examinations, which variously involve writing of different kinds, group and individual projects, and oral presentation and other interactive tasks. Your use of ICT implicitly contributes to your assessment since it is a necessary condition for presenting much of your work and for communicating with your tutors.