English Language & Communication and Health Studies BA/BSc hons


Joint and Combined Honours


Institution Code H36

UCAS Codes

B9Q1

Q1B9


Programme Code IDJH

Start date

September

Contact us

01707 284800

About the course

  • A qualification in English Language and Communication is valuable in a wide range of careers, specifically speech therapy, psychology, computing and teaching English either as mother tongue or as a foreign language.
  • The sensitivity to language & sense of accuracy you develop at the course is highly rated in any career where intensive reading and writing are demanded.
  • This subject is designed to develop your graduate skills and a wide and in-depth knowledge and understanding of the health policy and practices that these services require.
  • You will study a stimulating and exciting range of health topics from a range of perspectives including local, national and international.

Entry requirements

300 UCAS points. GCSE English language and maths at grade C or above (or equivalent). A minimum IELTS score of 6.5, TOEFL 550 (92 IBT)is required for those for whom English is not their first language. Equivalent qualifications welcomed.

We are pleased to accept all qualifications included in the UCAS tariff points system (e.g. International Baccalaureate, key skills). More information about our entry requirements.

English language requirements

All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency. The following qualifications and grades will be considered

- GCSE English language grade A-C
- IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any band)

Other English language tests are accepted. Please contact the International Office for details.

Study routes

  • Part-time 5 years
  • Full-time 3 years
  • Sandwich 4 years