BA(Hons) English Language and Linguistics

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications: International students applying for undergraduate programs at the University of Brighton are required to have completed their secondary education with a minimum of 60% or above in their respective country's grading system.

English Language Proficiency:

• IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6, with no individual component score below 5.5.
• TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 72, with a minimum score of 10 in each component.
• PTE: A minimum overall score of 56, with no individual score below 51.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.

Scholarships for International Students at the University of Brighton.

Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships: The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships are prestigious awards offered to international undergraduate and postgraduate students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance. These scholarships provide a significant reduction in tuition fees and are awarded based on academic merit.

International Scholarships: The University of Brighton offers a range of scholarships specifically designed for international students. These scholarships are available for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs and provide financial support towards tuition fees. Eligibility criteria may vary, but they generally consider academic achievement, personal achievements, and contributions to the community.

Santander Scholarships: In collaboration with Santander Universities, the University of Brighton offers scholarships to international students. These scholarships aim to support students in pursuing their academic goals and provide financial assistance to cover tuition fees or living expenses.

Alumni Scholarships: The University of Brighton offers scholarships exclusively for international students who have previously completed a degree program at the university. These scholarships aim to encourage alumni to continue their education and contribute to their professional development.

Country-specific Scholarships: The University of Brighton may offer scholarships specific to certain countries or regions. These scholarships are designed to attract talented students from specific geographic areas and provide them with financial support to pursue their studies at the university.

It is important to note that scholarship availability, eligibility criteria, and application processes may vary from year to year.

Graduating with a BA (Hons) in English Language and Linguistics from the University of Brighton opens doors to diverse and rewarding career opportunities in language-related fields. This program equips graduates with a deep understanding of language structure, usage, and analysis, along with valuable research and communication skills.  

1. Language Teaching and Education: Graduates can pursue careers as English language teachers (TESOL/TEFL) in schools, language institutes, or universities. They may also work as language tutors, curriculum developers, or education consultants, helping learners of English improve their language proficiency.

2. Speech and Language Therapy: Graduates interested in healthcare may work as speech and language therapists, helping individuals with communication disorders or speech impairments. They assess language abilities, develop treatment plans, and support patients in improving their communication skills.

3. Linguistic Research and Academia: Graduates may pursue postgraduate studies or research positions in linguistics, focusing on specialized areas such as phonetics, syntax, sociolinguistics, or psycholinguistics. They contribute to advancing knowledge in language science through academic research.

4. Language Technology and Computational Linguistics: Graduates with an interest in technology may work in language technology companies or research institutions, developing natural language processing (NLP) tools, speech recognition systems, or machine translation algorithms.

5. Publishing and Editing: Graduates can pursue careers in publishing houses, literary agencies, or media companies as editors, proofreaders, or content developers. They contribute to the production and quality control of written materials.

6. Content Creation and Communication: Graduates may work in communication roles within organizations, producing written content, managing digital communications, or crafting messaging strategies. They use their linguistic expertise to create engaging and effective communication materials.

7. Marketing and Advertising: Graduates with strong communication skills may work in marketing agencies or advertising firms, specializing in copywriting, market research, or branding. They develop language-based campaigns that resonate with target audiences.

8. Data Analysis and Research Consulting: Graduates may work in market research companies or consulting firms, analyzing language data to inform business strategies, consumer behavior studies, or language policy development.

9. Public Relations and Corporate Communications: Graduates can pursue roles in public relations (PR) agencies or corporate communications departments, managing media relations, crisis communications, or internal communication strategies.

10. Government and Nonprofit Organizations: Graduates may work in government agencies or nonprofit organizations, supporting language-related initiatives, language policy development, or multicultural programs.