This subject explores the history of the English language. You will learn about the sound and grammatical systems of English, how English changes over time, geographical variations, and the social and cultural meaning behind our use of words and ways we learn to communicate.
For the major in the Bachelor of Arts, complete the following courses:
100-level
200-level
300-level
You can also benefit from taking Linguistics courses, and/or from taking a course in another language other than English or your native language.
For the minor in the Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, Digital Screen, Health Sciences, Science, Social and Environmental Sustainability, Sport, or Youth and Community Leadership, complete the following courses:
This subject is a good foundation for any career which requires advanced communication skills and a detailed understanding of the English language, especially in international contexts.
Career pathways could include:
Find out more about what you can do with a degree in English Language.
Linguistics is an interdisciplinary field that bridges the sciences, the social sciences, and the humanities.
Linguistics is an interdisciplinary field that bridges the sciences, the social sciences, and the humanities.
