English Language | Northumbria University, Newcastle

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Course summary

Interested in the art and science of communication?

Ready to reveal what linguistic research can uncover about societies, past and present? Eager to gain invaluable skills useful for a wide range of careers?

With a strong focus on your employability, our English Language degree gets you thinking in a sophisticated way about how language can be interpreted and used to understand human behaviour, psychology, and society.

Language and communication is an integral part of our everyday lives. This course opens windows onto the rich variety of linguistics study, from animal communication and theories of politeness to the evolution of English across the globe. Throughout, we emphasise that mastering the study of language can open many doors for you into the world of work.

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:: Q330
Institution code:: N77

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Open days

Friday 26th June - Undergraduate Open Day
26 Jun 2026, 08:00
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Saturday 27th June - Undergraduate Open Day
27 Jun 2026, 08:00
Newcastle Upon Tyne

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