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Linguistics and English Language Undergraduate Degrees 2022
Contents Welcome
03 Welcome
04 Your place to explore
Linguistics and English
Language
06 Degrees and entry Professor Uta Papen
requirements Head of Department
07 Teaching and learning
08 Your global experience
10 Degree structures
10 + BA (Hons) Linguistics Are you interested in how language satisfaction in the Complete University
works and how people use it to Guide 2021.
11 + BA (Hons) English
Language communicate? Or how English evolved
We are also ranked 2nd in the UK
and how it differs from other languages?
12 + BA (Hons) English Language for graduate prospects (Complete
If so, we have something for you.
and Literature University Guide 2021), showcasing how
2 14 Modules in depth As one of the largest departments a Lancaster University degree equips 3
of Linguistics and English Language you for the world of work. Your degree
16 Recent additions to our
in the UK, we offer a vast range of will open up careers involving linguistic
curriculum
distinguished specialists, scholars who expertise, such as speech therapy and
18 Meet our staff have made the Department one of the teaching English, or help prepare you for
19 Hear from our alumni best in the world (15th in the 2021 QS jobs in education, management or media.
20 Your future career World University Rankings).
We have outstanding laboratory
22 Professional experience Our comprehensive yet flexible facilities, and are home to the British
programmes can be tailored to your National Corpus, the famous multi-
Our thoughts are with all who are affected by the coronavirus interests. You will be taught by staff million word language resource.
pandemic. For the latest information in relation to applying renowned for excellent teaching;
to Lancaster University, please visit: www.lancaster.ac.uk/ Thank you for taking the time to read
several have won national or university
coronavirus/applicants this brochure.
teaching awards. Not surprisingly, we
are ranked joint 1st in the UK for student
Get in touch
Department of Linguistics and English Language
County South
Lancaster University
Lancaster
LA1 4YL
United Kingdom
E: lingusitics@lancaster.ac.uk
www.lancaster.ac.uk/linguistics
Message a student: www.lancaster.ac.uk/chat
Connect with us
@LAEL_LU
Linguistics and English Language, Lancaster University
www.lancaster.ac.uk/linguistics
Your place to explore
Linguistics and English
Language
#2 Think
Ranked 2nd in the UK for Linguistics graduate prospects
Complete University Guide 2021 independently
#3
Ranked 3rd in the UK for Linguistics
“As a student who loves English, I chose this degree scheme
without hesitation. It is not simply teaching me English grammar and
vocabulary, but it also focuses on the study of language structure,
syntax, semantics, phonetics, phonology and so on. All of the staff
in the Department are super warm-hearted and helpful. Whenever
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I have questions, I can either go to their office drop-in sessions
or email them to make an appointment and they are always full of
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energy to help and support me.
I have participated in different societies and events that have
helped me gain confidence in public speaking. I am part of the
Linguistics Society, which ran over 31 events and talks in one term
relating to the application of linguistics in various fields, such as the
Ranked 15th in the world for Linguistics combination of linguistics with computer science.
QS World University Rankings 2021
Overall, during my three years at Lancaster, I have made lots of
friends, my English has rapidly improved and the most important
thing is that I have learned to study and think independently.”
+ Schools volunteering module + Study abroad
In the final year you have the opportunity to Opportunities to study abroad at a partner Yuqing Ding
work as a classroom volunteer in a primary institution in Canada, the USA, Australia, or BA (Hons) Linguistics and English Language, graduated 2020
or secondary school over the course of Europe
one term
+ Internships
+ Student society @LAELSociety Paid research internship opportunities
Highly active student society which
organises talks and careers events + Module options
Our wide range of module options includes
+ Home of the British National Corpus cutting-edge approaches to the field such as
An internationally renowned multi-million forensic linguistics, language evolution, and
word resource for studying language cognitive linguistics
www.lancaster.ac.uk/linguistics
Degrees and Teaching and
entry requirements learning
We are a large Linguistics and English Language department, and our academics cover a
Degree Award Duration UCAS code Typical offer wide range of different specialisms. They will teach you from day one in classes designed to
challenge you, but you’ll greatly benefit from their expertise during your lectures, seminars,
English Language BA (Hons) 3 years Q304 AAB tutorials, and supervisions.
Linguistics BA (Hons) 3 years Q100 AAB
English Language in the Media BA (Hons) 3 years QP33 AAB
Teaching
We are passionate about our subject, and infuse our teaching
English Language and Linguistics BA (Hons) 3 years QQC3 AAB with our research. The Department benefits from several staff
members with university teaching and supervision prizes and
English Language and Literature BA (Hons) 3 years Q302 AAB
from a National Teaching Fellow. These fellowships are awarded
by the Higher Education Academy to individuals who have made
English Language and Creative Writing BA (Hons) 3 years Q3WV AAB
an outstanding impact on teaching in higher education. Most
English Language and Chinese Studies BA (Hons) 4 years Q1T1 AAB members of staff have written widely-used textbooks. We are
both caring and friendly, providing our students with regular
English Language and French Studies BA (Hons) 4 years QR31 AAB meetings with an academic advisor.
English Language and German Studies BA (Hons) 4 years QR32 AAB
Learning in the Department
English Language and Spanish Studies BA (Hons) 4 years QR34 AAB You will learn through a combination of interactive lectures,
seminars, lab-based workshops, group-work, independent study
Chinese Studies and Linguistics BA (Hons) 4 years T1Q1 AAB
6 and research. Typically each module has weekly lectures, small- 7
group teaching, a Virtual Learning Environment with materials, and
French Studies and Linguistics BA (Hons) 4 years QR11 AAB
further contact possibilities with tutors and other students. Each
German Studies and Linguistics BA (Hons) 4 years QR12 AAB student will have a dedicated supervisor for their final-year project.
Spanish Studies and Linguistics BA (Hons) 4 years QR14 AAB
Facilities
Linguistics and Philosophy BA (Hons) 3 years QV15 AAB The Department has some outstanding resources. We have
fully equipped laboratories for eye-tracking, phonetics, EEG
Psychology and Linguistics BA (Hons) 3 years CQ81 AAB (Electroencephalography) and child language analysis. These
facilities are used by undergraduate students, postgraduate
Please see our website for information about required subjects and grades. students and staff for a variety of research projects including:
We welcome applications from students with a range of alternative UK and international qualifications. Further guidance can
+ Eye movements and linguistic processing during second
be found at www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/entry-requirements
language learning
Placement year and study abroad degrees
+ Ultrasound images of tongue movements in bilingual speakers
+ Brain activity while encoding messages about time in a variety
Check online for the correct UCAS codes to apply for a placement year degree, which are available with most of our of languages
programmes. With specialist support, you will apply for a professional, paid work placement in Year 3 and return to
+ Children’s cognitive development –– Working with ultrasound tongue
Lancaster to complete your degree in Year 4. On our joint degrees with Chinese, French, German or Spanish Studies, you
imaging in Lancaster’s state of the
will spend your third year studying or working abroad on an international placement year. Find out more:
www.lancaster.ac.uk/placement-year Assessment art phonetics laboratory
ssessment types are varied, including essays, projects, oral
A
We offer named study abroad degrees for English Language, English Language in the Media, Linguistics and English
presentations, group reports/exercises, multiple-choice tests
Language and Linguistics (see UCAS for relevant codes). On these three-year degrees, you spend Year 2 studying at one
and examinations. Our modules typically have a 40% coursework
of our international partner universities. You can also apply to study abroad with other degree schemes once you arrive at
assignment and 60% exam assessment split. Coursework is usually
Lancaster. Find out more: www.lancaster.ac.uk/study-abroad
marked within four weeks, and returned with constructive feedback.
For information on fees, scholarships and additional costs you might need to consider, please see our website:
www.lancaster.ac.uk/study
www.lancaster.ac.uk/linguistics
Your global Sonia’s
experience
study abroad
year
I spent my study abroad year at The support of Lancaster and
Carleton University in Ottawa, Carleton universities before,
Study abroad Canada and it was hands down during and after my experience
the best year of my life. was second to none and the
Grow in independence and confidence while immersing yourself in teaching at Carleton was
a new culture and way of learning. You can apply to study abroad Having never been to Canada, I
amazing – another positive
was excited to see what it had to
for the whole of your second year, or for a term in Year 3, providing offer, and it did not disappoint.
is the opportunity to study
a unique experience to add to your CV. Living in another country modules you wouldn’t otherwise
I was offered so many new
have access to, such as
and studying your subjects from a different perspective offers opportunities, from skating on
Communication Disorders. Not
considerable benefit both in terms of your understanding of the the Rideau Canal and hiking
only have I grown in confidence
subject and your preparation for life after university. around the stunning Gatineau
and independence, but I have
Park in Autumn to exploring
a new found love for travelling.
8 Vacation travel brand new cities. Ottawa was
Even though at times there were 9
the perfect base for me to settle,
Discover the world in the Easter and Summer vacation periods with such easy connections
challenges, they are outweighed
with our short trips to destinations around the globe. by the invaluable skills I gained
to Montreal, Toronto and
and by a new appreciation for
Quebec City, all of which I was
During the summer we typically run three-week programmes to lucky enough to visit, making
trying new things.
destinations such as Malaysia, India, Ghana and China. These memories of a lifetime. I also If you are looking for the all-
include meeting local businesses, academic study and cultural met so many incredible people round university experience,
discovery. For a classroom-based experience, you can also whom I can now call friends for a chance to travel whilst
attend summer schools delivered by one of our many overseas life, and I am already eager to experiencing a new culture,
return. One of my favourite parts as well as meeting incredible
partner universities. was experiencing the different people from all around the world,
In the Easter vacation, we typically offer a ten-day trip to New York culture, including the variety studying abroad is an option
of sports games I was able to I couldn’t recommend more
and Boston in which you join fellow students and lecturers to take
watch live – from ice hockey highly.
part in academic, cultural and personal development activities. and American football to, my
favourite, basketball. Sonia French
Find out more: www.lancaster.ac.uk/your-global-experience BA (Hons) Linguistics (Study
Abroad), Year 3
We partner with institutions around the world. Potential destinations
for your study abroad experience currently include Australia,
Belgium, Canada, Germany, Sweden, Singapore and the USA. These
destinations are given as a guide only as the availability of places
at overseas partners may vary from year to year. Please note that
overseas opportunities may be impacted by international travel or
Government border restrictions.
www.lancaster.ac.uk/linguistics
Degree Structure Degree Structure
BA (Hons) Linguistics BA (Hons) English Language
Linguistics offers a fresh insight into the human mind, combining arts and sciences into one Uncovering the secrets of the English language is a rich and rewarding experience. In your first
captivating subject. In your first year, you will study a year-long Linguistics module alongside year, you will study a year-long English Language module alongside optional modules in subjects
optional modules in subjects such as English Language that will complement your degree. such as Linguistics that will complement your degree.
Year 1 Year 1
Core module Optional module Core module Optional module
Minor module Minor module
Linguistics eg. English Language English Language eg. Linguistics
Find out more about the first year Linguistics and English Language modules You can select a module in Find out more about the first year Linguistics and English Language modules on You can select a module in another
on page 14. another subject to complement page 14. subject to complement your studies
your studies in Linguistics. We in English Language. We will provide
will provide a list of minor module a list of minor options prior to
options prior to starting your starting your studies at Lancaster
studies at Lancaster along with along with information on how to
information on how to register for register for your preferred choice.
your preferred choice.
Year 2 Year 2
Core modules Optional modules Core modules Optional modules
10 11
+ Structures of the World’s Languages You can choose from more than 10 second-year
+ English Grammar You can choose from more than 10 second-year
+ Sounds of the World’s Languages modules in the Department.
+ English Phonetics modules in the Department.
Examples include: Examples include:
+ Child Language Acquisition + Corporate Communication
+ English Phonetics + Discourse Analysis
+ Introduction to Computational Linguistics + Understanding Media
+ L anguage and Pedagogic Practice + The Language of Advertising
+ L anguage Origins and Evolution
Year 3 Year 3
Core modules Optional modules Core modules Optional modules
+ Cognitive Linguistics You can choose from more than 20 third- as well + Corpus-based English Language Studies You can choose from more than 20 third-and
+ Topics in Phonetic and Phonological Theory as second-year modules in the Department. + Advanced English Phonetics second-year modules in the Department.
+ Dissertation Examples include: + Dissertation Examples include:
+ Forensic Linguistics + Language and Identities
+ L anguage, Culture and Thought + Language, Culture and Thought
+ Schools Volunteering Module + Language in the Workplace
+ Psycholinguistics
www.lancaster.ac.uk/linguistics
Degree Structure
BA (Hons) English Language and Literature
Discover how the language at the heart of key literary texts functions with a degree in English
Language and Literature. In your first year, you will study two core modules in English Language
and English Literature, alongside an optional module in another subject.
Year 1
Core module Core module
Minor module
English Language English Literature
Find out more about this module on You can select a module in another
page 14 subject to complement your studies.
We will provide a list of minor options
prior to starting your studies at
Lancaster along with information on
how to register for your preferred
choice.
Year 2
English Language English Literature
12 13
Core module Optional modules Core module Optional modules
+ Stylistics You can choose from + T
he Theory and You can choose from
more than 10 second-year Practice of Criticism 5 second-year English
Linguistics and English Literature modules.
Language modules. Examples include:
Examples include: + B ritish Romanticism
+ English Grammar + A
merican Literature
+ Discourse Analysis to 1900
Year 3
English Language English Literature
Optional modules Optional modules
You can choose from more than 20 third- You can choose from more than 20 third-year
as well as second-year Linguistics and English English Literature modules.
Language modules. Examples include: We keep our degree programmes under constant review, and regularly introduce modules. In any academic year,
Examples include: + Dissertation the modules offered may therefore differ from those presented here. Similarly, the structure of our degrees may
+ L anguage and Identities + L iterature and the Visual Arts change, in response to curricular developments and following consultation with students. Please check our
+ L anguage Change in English and Beyond website for the latest information: www.lancaster.ac.uk/study
+ Premodern Gothic
+ T he Language of Advertising
www.lancaster.ac.uk/linguisticsModules Second and final year
in depth modules
First year We have more than 25 second- and third-year modules for you to choose from.
They cover a whole range of different subjects. To give an indication of how you can choose modules to
modules suit your own particular interests, here are details of some of the modules we currently offer.
As a first year student in the Department of Linguistics and English Language, you will take modules in Are you are interested in the sounds of language Do you wish to become a language teacher?
English Language, in Linguistics, or in both. and in speech therapy? Are you fascinated by education in general?
+ English Phonetics + Literacy and Education
English Language Linguistics These modules are designed + Sounds of the World’s Languages + Language and Pedagogic Practice
to provide you with a breadth of
In the English Language module, In the Linguistics module, you will + Advanced English Phonetics + Schools Volunteering Module
knowledge of the subject areas
you will learn about: learn about: + Topics in Phonetic and Phonological Theory
you are studying. Then, in your
+ Structures of English + Grammar second and final years, you will Do you want to further your understanding of
+ Sounds of English + Phonetics and phonology choose a range of modules in the The structure of English and of language at large language variation and change?
+ Beginnings and endings of particular areas in which you want is the topic of:
+ English vocabulary and spelling + Language Change in English and Beyond
language to specialise.
+ English dialects and changing + English Grammar + Language Origins and Evolution
English + Language variation and change
+ Structures of the World’s Languages + L anguage and Identities:
+ Multilingualism and language For further information about
+ English in conversation + Corpus-based English Language Studies Gender, Ethnicity and Class*
contact each of our modules, please visit:
+ Media and creative English www.lancaster.ac.uk/study + Cognitive Linguistics
+ Language meaning and use
+ Teaching English There is also ample opportunity for you to carry
+ History and applications of out some research on your own:
+ Investigating English Does the variety of uses that language is put
linguistics
14 to in the world intrigue you? Are you keen on a + Independent Study 15
career in publishing and writing, the media and + Dissertation*
marketing, management or forensics?
+ Discourse Analysis: Looking at Language in Use* Some examples of dissertation topics
+ Stylistics undertaken in previous years include:
Joint major + Understanding Media* + A n investigation into the use of metaphors by
MPs in political speeches regarding the economy
students + The Language of Advertising
+ A n acoustic analysis of sound change in
+ Corporate Communication
Lancashire vowels
You will study core and optional + L anguage in the Workplace: Topics in
Professional Communications + Optimising language learning: a comparison
modules in your two subjects in
of the effectiveness of explicit instruction and
approximately equal weightings. + Forensic Linguistics
semi-explicit feedback
Major-minor combinations are + Introduction to Computational Linguistics
split approximately 75/25%. + Acquisition of an artificial language:
+ Work Placement Module
Find out more online: The contributions of working memory and
www.lancaster.ac.uk/study instruction
Learn more about the relationship between
language and cognition:
+ Child Language Acquisition
+ Psycholinguistics
+ Language, Culture and Thought
The modules marked by * are 30 credits and are taught over 20 weeks (i.e. in terms 1 and 2). All other
modules are 15 credits and are taught over 10 weeks (i.e. either in term 1 or term 2 only). Independent
Studies can be 15 or 30 credits. For further information about course content, pre-requisites and other
restrictions, please refer to the individual module descriptions at www.lancaster.ac.uk/study.
www.lancaster.ac.uk/linguisticsForensic linguistics of the cognitive mechanisms
underpinning the interaction
What kinds of language data can
between language and thought,
be used as forensic evidence
such as working memory,
in court? Can we tell who wrote
semantic memory, and the
a text based on their choice of
structure and nature of meaning
words, grammar or hand-writing?
Three
representations in the brain.
Are voices individual like finger
The module then examines in
prints? This module looks at
detail the different ways in
specific court cases and the
recent
which language may affect
kinds of linguistic data that have
thinking and give rise to cross-
been used in each one. Focussing
cultural and cross-linguistic
on specific problems from both
additions text and audio recorded evidence
you will learn the techniques used
differences between different
populations, different individuals,
and during first and second
in real case work. The module
to our also covers theoretical aspects
to forensic linguistic analysis
language development.
Introduction to
curriculum
such as the extent to which we
can tell if a suspect or witness computational linguistics
is lying in court, or the status of How do computers interpret
different kinds of evidence in language? What is happening
particular trials. This module has under the hood of technologies
been designed to specifically link like Siri and Google voice
16 to real world issues, and the use recognition? Human language 17
of linguistic analysis in potential plays a central role in artificial
career paths. intelligence and a wide variety
of other technologies. This
Language, culture and module introduces students to
the kinds of skills and concepts
thought
that contribute towards the
Does the language we speak
development of technologies
affect the way we think? And
operating in our society. It
as a result, do speakers with
takes a critical look at the inner
different cultural and linguistic Lancaster University invites strengthen your résumé;
mechanisms and performances
backgrounds think differently? curiosity; providing the rare taking part in experiments
of language technologies and
These questions form the core of opportunity to study up to for staff and postgraduate
considers how we could improve
the so-called linguistic relativity three subjects in the first year students; an excellent
them. The module aims to offer
hypothesis, a central topic in allowing you to truly work out opportunity for experience.
Best of
an insight into the ideas and tasks
modern cognitive science. what degree you want, and
that are carried out in research The surroundings of Lancaster
This module combines classic what you want out of that
and development departments University itself provide the best
philosophical approaches
both
within the technology industry. degree. Studying a BA in English
with recent state-of-the-art of both worlds in terms of urban
Language and Linguistics grants
experimental evidence to address and rural development; hosting
you entry into a Department
linguistic relativity. We begin both a lively nightlife and a
worlds
of teaching excellence with
by laying down the foundation bucolic setting; allowing people
keen students and helpful
of any background to thrive
pastoral staff in a Faculty
in equal comfort creating the
for Sam
who genuinely care about the
success of their students. optimal opportunity for success.
Lancaster also invites you to go Sam Hollands
beyond your degree scheme BA (Hons) English Language
and partake in a variety of and Linguistics, graduated
extra-curricular activities to 2020
www.lancaster.ac.uk/linguisticsMeet our Hear
from
staff our
alumni
The Department of Linguistics and English Language has over 30 research
active members of staff. Here we introduce you to three of them.
One of my main research studies on branding, leadership,
Professor interests is in how language is workplace interviews and many
used for business and at work. other topics. The book is based
Veronika Koller I have looked at metaphors on the module that I teach on
in business magazines, and corporate communication
at the role of language in and now also has a podcast to
building a corporate brand. go with it (wordsandactions.
With a colleague, I have written blog). My other main interest
a textbook on corporate is political discourse, and I
- Sam Hodges, BA (Hons) English Language, 1999
communication (Language in have co-edited a book titled
Business, Language at Work), Discourses of Brexit.
18 with chapters, tasks and case 19
Professor My research focuses on the
history of English. I run a huge
and in the process dispelling
a lot of myths. For example, Sam Hodges
I went to Lancaster a bit shy,
but it was the right environment
Jonathan Culpeper AHRC-funded project examining sources on the internet claim for me to grow. What really
the language of Shakespeare. that Shakespeare coined BA (Hons) English struck me was the nature of the
Library shelves groan with the thousands of new words. My relationships that existed
weight of volumes written by work suggests that it is at most Language, 1999 between students and teachers,
Shakespearean literary critics, a few hundred. The interesting which made it OK to discuss,
but in fact very little is written thing will be to see exactly which
Partner, Freuds challenge and debate with a
about his language (even less by ones he coined. person who was in authority.
linguists). I am plugging that gap, Wherever I’ve worked - from the
BBC to Netflix and Twitter - that
skill has been vital.
My research focus is on development. It helps them to
child language acquisition. be good communicators and it Lancaster University provided
Dr Silke Brandt
In particular, I’m interested in
how children’s cognitive skills
can also predict how well they
perform at school. In a set of
Michelle Baggaley me with memories that I will
never forget. What I remember
(e.g. memory, understanding
of others’ perspectives and
studies that are funded by the
ESRC International Centre for
BA (Hons) English most is the sense of belonging
that I immediately felt. Taught by
beliefs) develop together Language and Communicative Language, 2010 renowned researchers, I now find
with their ability to produce Development, I am looking at myself using their research in my
and comprehend complex what kind of linguistic input Teacher of English, A Level lessons. This makes me
sentences, such as he promotes children’s social-
thinks that it’s still raining. cognitive development and
Bradford Grammar feel proud to have been taught by
specialists and slightly nostalgic
Understanding others’ whether languages differ in School as I reminisce about the fantastic
perspectives and beliefs is how they express different time I had at Lancaster.
an important milestone in perspectives and beliefs.
children’s social-cognitive
www.lancaster.ac.uk/linguisticsYour future
career
We emphasise careers from the very beginning of your
degree, a factor that contributes to the success of our
graduates in the workplace.
Work experience Careers
We offer a variety of internships and other Language study is not just about facts, but
opportunities throughout your degree that learning a range of skills in data management
20 enable you to gain work experience, make and analysis, the evaluation of evidence, and
21
professional contacts and help you decide your the synthesis and presentation of results.
future career path. You can read more about These are exactly the kinds of skills that
some of these on page 22. today’s employers are looking for. - Using ultrasound to measure the shape and
Here are some typical areas that may be of movements of the tongue during speech
Placement year degrees
interest to you:
With all of our degrees (excluding the study
+ Speech and Language Therapy
abroad variant) you can apply for a placement
year, where you would apply to spend Year 3 + Teaching (primary, secondary, and English as
working in a professional paid role in a sector a Foreign Language abroad)
of your choice. Placement applications are + Journalism, Media and Publishing During my degree at Lancaster I now work in hospitals with
competitive, so to give you the best chance of + Speech Technology I was introduced to a wide range patients with a range of
success, you’ll be supported throughout the of fascinating topics including communication difficulties.
process by our team; including personalised + Public Relations
phonetics, language acquisition, This includes patients with
coaching and support on offer throughout your + Publishing and language disorders. I was aphasia, dementia, traumatic
second year. Find out more: www.lancaster. + Management also encouraged to critically brain injuries, progressive
ac.uk/fass-placements consider how theories could neuro-degenerative conditions,
The University Careers Service offers lifelong
be applied to real situations. spinal injuries, voice disorders,
career support and has connections with
some of the world’s top graduate recruiters,
high growth businesses and employers across
A career Consequently I became
interested in how the theories
motor speech difficulties, and
head and neck cancer.
for Alec
of language and speech
every sector. Careers fairs, workshops, and Alec Carr
production related to individuals
networking opportunities are organised BA (Hons) English Language
with communication difficulties.
throughout the year. Find out more: and Linguistics, 2014
www.lancaster.ac.uk/careers This is now the foundation NHS Speech and Language
for my career. Since completing Therapist
my undergraduate degree I
completed a Masters degree
and trained as a Speech and
Language Therapist.
www.lancaster.ac.uk/linguisticsProfessional
I thoroughly enjoyed It was an honour to work
participating in the SPRINT within the Centre for Corpus
programme. Working with Approaches to Social Science
experience
another intern, we developed (CASS) at Lancaster and to
Sam Armstrong teaching materials for the
new-generation corpus
witness the commitment
of everyone involved. I feel
BA (Hons) English software #LancsBox. We also extremely lucky to have gained
had the opportunity to begin this experience, and would
Language, worked constructing a one-million- unreservedly encourage anyone
word corpus of British English to get involved.
as a SPRINT intern (I can now appreciate the time
in his second year it takes to construct a corpus!).
Other new experiences included
coding sociolinguistic data and
Take advantage of our various opportunities to gain developing a promotional video
valuable work experience during your degree. for #LancsBox.
Research internships - Faculty of Arts and Social Volunteering and the
SPRINT and TRINITY Sciences internships Lancaster Award
Every year, our Department These are short-term During your degree we provide
22 provides up to ten funded internships that you can apply numerous opportunities for
Working with Professor 23
Julia Gillen on the Edwardian
internships where second and to undertake in the summer volunteering, CV-building and
third year students are given vacation, or on a part-time basis personal development. For Kristina Kleismane Postcard Project was a
fantastic experience.My main
the opportunity to work with during term-time. Places are example, you can complete
members of staff on research not guaranteed but we will help the Lancaster Award which BA (Hons) responsibility was maintaining
the project’s social media
projects. SPRINT students
work intensively on the same
you prepare for the competitive
application process.
is a programme of structured
volunteering, professional
Linguistics and presence. I also spent time
transcribing and cataloguing
project for one month during The internships are in small skills workshops and careers German Studies, postcards, as well as liaising
the summer vacation. Term- and medium sized businesses events. As part of the
time research internship as well as third sector and Lancaster Award you can gain worked as a with people external and
internal to the Project, including
(TRINITY) students work one not-for-profit organisations. experience in areas connected
day per week during term-time, Past employers have included to your chosen career, such as
TRINITY intern in the architect of the project
database itself. It was really
moving between a variety of Carnegie Publishing, The teaching, speech therapy or her final year great to work alongside Julia
tasks and projects. During the Dukes Theatre, and the media.
as she was such an open and
internships, students learn Ethical Consumer Research Find out more: www.lancaster.
friendly person – I always felt
specific research skills and gain Association, with roles ranging ac.uk/lancaster-award
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