English Language and Culture
From its humble beginnings as one of the languages of Britain, English has spread all over the globe and emerged as the international language of science, media, politics, and technology. Taught entirely in English, the Bachelor’s programme in English Language and Culture explores the literary, linguistic, and cultural aspects of the English-speaking world. It will allow you to refine your command of the English language and discover the diversity of English through its literature, from its origins to its global expansion and beyond.
Highly-ranked programme
Ideal study environment
Stand-alone programme
Small-scale and intensive
Is English Language and Culture right for you?
- You are interested in the history and structure of the English language, and its varieties around the world.
- You would like to explore and deepen your appreciation of the literature and linguistics of the English-speaking world.
- You want to study a combination of language, literature and culture.
- You would like to be part of an international cohort of around a 100 first-year students.
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- Degree programme
- BA English Language and Culture
- Type
- Regular study programme
- Mode
- Full-time, part-time
- Credits
- 180 ECTS, 36 months
- Language of instruction
- English
- Starts in
- September
- CROHO code
- 56806
- Location
- University Quarter