**About the course** Tailor your degree to your passion. Our English Language and Linguistics (with a study abroad year) BA enables you to choose from a wide range of specialist areas and examine language from psychological, cultural and historical perspectives. You also have the opportunity to apply for a year studying abroad. From child language acquisition to forensic linguistics - our extensive range of modules and supportive learning environment mean you graduate with the skills to develop your career in any direction you choose. You'll be part of a close-knit community of staff and students who all support each other. **About Sussex** Sussex graduates change the world. Our students become the leaders of the future, making discoveries, improving lives and changing things for the better. Study with us to join a welcoming and inspiring community of staff and students from more than 140 countries. **Location** We shape the world from a fantastic campus on the UK’s beautiful south coast. We are the only UK university surrounded by a national park, so you can step off campus to explore the hills and woodlands of the South Downs. The vibrant, colourful and creative seaside city of Brighton & Hove is just nine minutes away. With Brighton voted the happiest city in England for students, (Student Living Survey, Sodexo, 2018) there can be few better places to study.