University of Liverpool

English Language

University of LiverpoolLiverpool, United Kingdom

Course overview

Our English Language programme aims to develop your understanding of the ways in which language works in the world. You will study the development and uses of the English language in a variety of social, historical, and educational contexts, and gain insights into the ways in which the language we use in everyday life is shaped by factors such as literature, culture and psychology. Your first year of study focuses on building key skills and knowledge to prepare you for more specialised study.

You will explore the history, development and contexts of the English language, and will have the opportunity to apply methods of language analysis to literary texts and other media. In your second and final years, you will be able to choose specialist modules in topics such as psycholinguistics, language and gender, the history of English, child language acquisition, language and computing, and teaching English to speakers of other languages. The final year also includes an option to write a dissertation on a research project of your own design, or to do a work placement with an organisation relevant to your degree through the SOTA300 module.

This programme is available with an optionalyear in industry. If this is chosen, year three is spent on a paid placement within an organisation in industry, broadly defined. You will be supported by the School of the Arts and the Department throughout, and your reflexive written account of the experience will contribute towards your final degree result.

If you wish to study this programme with a year in industry, please put the option code ‘YI’ in the ‘further choices’ section of your UCAS application form. We are pleased to offertwo attainment scholarshipsper year to undergraduate students from the UK. The scholarships will cover the entire UK tuition fee for both years two and three (currently £9,250 per annum).

Awards will be made by the department at the end of year one, based on performance.

Key highlights

  • Independent research project in a chosen specialist topic via dissertation
  • Applied modules examining how language is used in real contexts
  • Specialist analysis skills in functional linguistics and corpus linguistics
  • Module exploring the relationship between language and identity
  • Second-semester placement module offered through an expanding range of partners
  • Research methods training supporting progression to PhD study

Entry requirements

  • A-level: ABB — A levels: ABB including A level English (Language, Literature or Language and Literature) at grade A.
  • Degree: 2:2 — Postgraduate entry requirements: We accept a 2:2 honours degree from a UK university, or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar non-UK institution.
  • GCSE: 4/C — to include English, Mathematics
  • International Baccalaureate: 32 — overall with no score less t
  • Irish Leaving Certificate — H1, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3 with H1 in English
  • Scottish Advanced Highers: ABB — to include with English Grade A
  • A-level: AB — to include to include English at grade A
  • Access to HE Diploma — Humanities/Social Science) with 45 Level 3 credits with 33 at Distinction (including all English credits) and 12 at Merit

Scholarships

  • Bridge House College Nigeria Law Scholarships

    Value: £2,000

    Up to £2,000

  • Kaplan Digital Pathways Excellence Scholarship

    Kaplan Digital Pathways Foundation Certificate, will receive a £5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Liverpool Excellence Scholarship for Undergraduates

    If you’re an international undergraduate student who hasn’t studied with us before, you could be eligible for a scholarship offering a tuition fee discount of £7,500.

    Up to £7,500

  • Sport Liverpool Performance Programme

    A very limited number of grants, worth up to £3,500, are available through the High Performance Athlete Programme.

  • University of Liverpool Graduate Association Hong Kong and Tung Undergraduate Scholarships

    The University of Liverpool Graduate Association Hong Kong undergraduate scholarships are worth £10,000 per year for three years and are awarded to students originating from Hong Kong.

    Up to £10,000

  • University of Liverpool International College Excellence Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Linguistics researcher
  • English language teacher
  • Editor
  • Corpus linguistics analyst
  • Communications officer
  • Content writer

Cost of study

UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £9,790; Year in industry: £1,955; Year abroad: £1,465 | International: Full-time place, per year - £27,000; Year in industry: £1,955; Year abroad: £13,500

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Liverpool, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

Ready to start?

Book a free consultation and we'll map your fastest route to a September 2026 place.

Apply Now
Download Free Guide