English Language and Sociology

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If English is not your first language you will need to show that you have language skills at IELTS level 6.0 (with no skill below 5.5) or equivalent.

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If you will be over the age of 21 at the beginning of your undergraduate study, you are considered a mature student. At Worcester this means our offer may be different, taking into account any work or life experiences you have, alongside any qualifications you hold.

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English Language and Sociology

BA (Hons)

Explore how language shapes the way we live, communicate, and connect. From how we talk to friends to the wider public conversations we see online and in the media, you’ll investigate how words influence our thoughts, behaviours and relationships.

UCAS Code: QL33

Joint Honours

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At Worcester, you’ll develop skills employers value, such as research, communication, and problem-solving, and put them into practice through optional work placements. You’ll also have the chance to gain the internationally recognised CELTA qualification, opening doors to teaching English at home or abroad.

our Sociology courses are top 10 in the UK for teaching qualityTimes University Guide 2026

our English courses are ranked in the Top 20 for graduate prospects Complete University Guide 2027

Overview

Studying English Language and Sociology together offers a unique insight into how people communicate, behave and interact within society. This joint degree explores the relationship between language, identity and social structures, so you can understand not just how language varies, but why those variations matter in everyday life.

Through this combination, you’ll explore how social factors such as class, gender, region, culture and technology shape the ways people speak, write and interact. You’ll also learn how to apply key sociological theories (covering inequality, social hierarchies, institutions and group behaviour) to understand how language is constructed. Together, these approaches help you understand how features like dialect and pronunciation are shaped by factors such as power, status and belonging.

As you progress, you can explore the areas which interest you most. You might explore how language expresses power and identity, how social groups shape communication or how digital media influences interaction. Sociology offers the chance to study issues such as social justice, culture and community. This broader understanding helps you interpret language not just as a system of words but as a social tool that both reflects and reinforces the world around us.

If teaching English as a foreign language appeals to you, you can also work towards the internationally recognised CELTA qualification as part of your degree, preparing you to teach English at home or abroad.

By the time you graduate, you’ll have a deep understanding of language and society in theory and practice. You’ll also develop transferable skills in research, communication and problem solving - opening doors to careers in teaching, publishing, media and linguistics.

Work placement

In your second year, you’ll have the option to take a work placement module, giving you the chance to apply your skills in a professional environment. We’ll guide you through the preparation process, including developing a personal plan, creating a CV and learning how to approach employers.

With approximately 36 hours spread over 12 weeks, placements are flexible and designed to fit alongside your studies. They’re a great way to build confidence, gain experience and explore future career paths. Previous placements have taken place in schools, charities, community groups and arts and heritage organisations.

Course content

During this course, you'll study a mix of mandatory and optional modules, allowing you to build your core knowledge and then focus on the areas that interest you most.

We regularly review our courses to reflect the latest research and developments in the subject area, as well as feedback from students, employers and the wider sector. As a result, modules may change to ensure the course remains current and relevant.

Optional modules will run if enough students choose to study them. It is not guaranteed that all modules will be offered every year.

Year 1Mandatory modules

Intro to TEFL: Language Awareness

General Linguistics

Intro to TEFL: Teaching Skills

Sociology: Approaching the Crisis

Sociology in Practice

Visual Sociology

Graduates from this course are highly valued in careers that require strong communication skills and an understanding of the diverse society we live in. Throughout your degree, you’ll gain an in‑depth understanding of how language works and influences audiences. This skill is sought after across a wide range of industries.

This degree could be the first step toward a career as a:

Social researcher

Community development worker

Lexicographer

Speech and language therapist

Publishing copy editor

Linguistics researcher

The course is designed to develop your transferable skills, with opportunities to register for a work‑experience module, volunteer with local and regional organisations, or complete a semester abroad to broaden your experience.

In addition, the CELTA Award built into the course structure equips graduates with the qualifications and practical skills needed to teach English as a Foreign Language both in the UK and overseas.

Opportunities to progress

You’ll have a range of exciting pathways to continue your professional or academic development. If you’re interested in further study, you could advance your expertise with our English (MA) or pursue research-focused study through our Sociology MRes.

If you’re inspired to move into education, you can train to teach at Worcester through our one‑year Primary and Secondary PGCEs, both designed to support your transition into a rewarding teaching career.

Course highlights

CELTA Accreditation

Earn the Cambridge CELTA, a globally recognised Level 5 qualification in English language teaching. In your second year, you can work toward CELTA accreditation through Cambridge Assessment English, provided you meet their criteria, opening doors to international TEFL career opportunities.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching will be delivered through a combination of guided lectures, independent study and one-to-one tutoring sessions.

We'll focus on building your research and communication skills through essays, projects, group work and presentations.

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Programme specification

You'll be taught through a combination of, lectures, seminars and practical tasks. Lectures provide an overview of key points on a topic presented in a concise and coherent way. Seminars enable the discussion and development of understanding of the topics covered in lectures, and practical tasks are focused on developing subject specific skills (such as interview recording or data transcription).

In addition, meetings with Personal Academic Tutors are scheduled on at least four occasions in the first year and three occasions in each of the other years of a course.

Meet the team

Our experienced lecturers are passionate about their subject and dedicated to helping you succeed.

Dr Luke Devine

Luke's teaching specialisms include sociology of religion, political philosophy, antisemitism, Freud and psychoanalytic sociology, and Jewish history and literature.

His research is primarily focused on fin de siècle Anglo-Jewish literature, particularly Amy Levy, on representations of Shekhinah in Jewish mystical literature, and on Sociology of Religion.

Dr Jenny Lewin-Jones

Jenny teaches in Sociology, with particular interests in environmental and digital sociology, education, and emotions. Her research focuses on the role of language in social change.

Dr Katie Mansfield

I'm interested in how language shapes our everyday lives, from how we talk with friends, to how children are assessed in school, to how people are judged in wider society. In my teaching and research, I focus particularly on how language and social class interact, and how this can create or reinforce inequalities in education. A lot of my work looks at what happens in real-life classrooms and playgrounds - how children use language, how teachers respond to it, and how current education policy in England shapes ideas about what counts as 'good' or 'correct' language.

I'm passionate about helping students understand that language is not just a set of fixed rules, but a powerful social tool that affects identity, opportunity, and fairness. I am particularly committed to widening participation and inclusive teaching, and I aim to create a learning environment that is supportive, engaging and rooted in real-world, cutting edge data and examples.

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff points required: 104Typical Offer

Qualification

BTEC National Extended Diploma

We do accept Access to HE Diplomas and other qualifications

which may not exactly match the combinations above. Work out your estimated

points with the UCAS tariff calculator.

Mature students

International students

Any questions?

If you have any questions about entry requirements, please call our Admissions Office on 01905 855111 or email admissions@worc.ac.uk.

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UK and EU students

The standard fee for full-time home and EU undergraduate students on BA/BSc/LLB degrees and FdA/FdSc degrees in the academic year 2027/28 is £10,050 per year.

Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may increase each year for both new and continuing students.

more details on course fees, please visit our course fees page.

The standard tuition fee for full-time international students enrolling on BA/BSc/LLB degrees and FdA/FdSc degrees in the academic year 2027/28 is £17,700 per year.

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English Language and Sociology BA (Hons) - QL33Apply now

If you have any questions, please get in touch. We're here to help you every step of the way.

Senior Lecturer in Sociologyj.lewin-jones@worc.ac.uk

Course Leader for English Languagek.mansfield@worc.ac.uk

Admissions Officeadmissions@worc.ac.uk01905 855111

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Mature students welcome

Start date and location

Sep 2027 - Worcester

UK and EU £10,050International £17,700

3 years full-time (part-time option available)

Placement available

Study abroad available

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