English Language & Communication and Human Geography BA/BSc hons


Joint and Combined Honours


Institution Code H36

UCAS Codes

L7Q1

Q1L7


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.
  • You will investigate and develop an understanding of regional geography, both in a rural and urban context while studying the economic, political and social systems within which people live.
  • The department is equipped with state of the art equipment including powerful PCs, printers, scanners and digitising boards, while training in the use of industry and business software will be an integral part of the programme.

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