Business Management (Entrepreneurship) BSc Hons

How does language work? Why do we develop accents? Your first-year Linguistics module offers a fresh insight into the human mind. Alongside this, you’ll learn Mandarin Chinese, spoken by around 20% of the world’s population. Learning a language so radically different from English will show you how linguistics works in action. Our core Chinese module is designed to teach absolute beginners how to speak, listen and read this fascinating language. You’ll also study simplified writing characters and Chinese culture.

In your second year, you’ll study more advanced Chinese, such as the structure of the language and the intricate grammatical patterns. On the Linguistics side, you’ll find out about structures and sounds of world languages, from Inuit to the clicking languages of South Africa. Further modules include Discourse Analysis and Child Language Acquisition.

Your final year gives you the chance to study a topic in-depth through writing your dissertation. You will be supported by a supervisor, one of our staff who has expertise in the area you choose to research. There are also modules in Chinese Culture and Society, Cognitive Linguistics, Phonetic and Phonological Theory, and others on offer.

We’ll assess your progress through coursework and exams and you’ll have regular meetings with your academic advisor, who will provide support and encouragement. The linguistic, communication and interpersonal skills you’ll have the opportunity to develop are valued by employers. The Linguistics element of your degree is of professional relevance in many areas, from education to business management, advertising to accountancy. The British Council, Civil and Diplomatic services, MI6, GCHQ, and other international agencies offer many interesting career paths for language graduates. Linguistic awareness is a real boost when working for international and multicultural companies and organizations, and we are confident our degree program will stand you in good stead for a career in these areas.

Available Options:- 

• 4 year with Management and Entrepreneurship (Industry) BSc Hons
• 4 years with Management and Entrepreneurship (Study Abroad) BSc Hons