The Combined Honours programme offers you an opportunity to study two subjects at degree level, enabling you to benefit from high quality teaching across more than one subject.

English:

English is a well-established humanities discipline, which explores the role of the written word in defining and transforming human experience. The modern discipline of English is rooted in the study of literature and the language in which it is written. Students of English can expect to study all major periods and forms of literature and to learn how to analyse literary texts by drawing on disciplines such as history, sociology and politics. The study of English develops strong critical thinking and communication skills, attributes that are highly valued in humanities graduates by employers. At the Manchester campus, the English department has access to a community of internationally renowned writers and critics through the Manchester Writing School, one of the most successful of its kind in the UK. The Creative Director is Carol Ann Duffy DBE (Poet Laureate 2009-2019). You will develop the necessary skills in critical thinking and communication that are of value to graduates entering a wide array of career paths.

Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages:

Proficiency in modern languages and linguistics will give you the competitive edge in the global jobs market. In both the private and public sectors, there is demand for professionals with strong language skills who can work in culturally diverse environments. We have been providing professional language courses for more than 30 years and our staff are nationally, and in many cases internationally, recognised experts in their field. Our strong local, national and global links will help to enhance your study and future employment opportunities.

Studying a combined honours degree gives you the opportunity to improve your employability by developing skills and knowledge in two subjects.

Graduates can develop a career in teaching English as a foreign language. Opportunities exist throughout the world, and many teachers go on to manage schools or open their own school. This course can also lead to a range of other opportunities such as teacher training, foreign language publishing, roles in business, management, and public and social services.

There is also the opportunity to engage in further study and professional training, for example some of our graduates go on to study MA English Studies at postgraduate level where you have the opportunity to build your own bespoke masters experience, reflecting your interests in the further study of English. Alongside this we offer three courses within the Postgraduate Linguistics Network, in: MA TESOL and Applied Linguistics, MA Linguistics and English Language and MA Linguistics and English Studies, all of which will equip you with the valuable communication skills needed to work in culturally diverse environments.