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Upon graduating, Makayla went travelling, returning to study a Graduate Law Diploma to pursue a career as a lawyer.


I chose to study at Essex because of the reputation of the Department of Language and Linguistics and was not


Makayla Braddy, BA English Language and Linguistics ’09, Colchester, Essex


disappointed. As the Department is heavily focused on linguistics research, the content of the modules always felt extremely up-to-date, reflecting the very latest findings in the subject. Plus, as the lecturers are involved in carrying out the research themselves, you’re taught by people that are not only experts but also very passionate about their subject.


Graduate profile


Second- and third-year


modules We offer a very wide range of undergraduate English language and linguistics modules (see the list on page 118 for some of these), so that you should be able to find a range of modules to suit your needs and interests.


Most of our courses involve a combination of core modules (ie modules which are an integral part of the course), specialist options (ie a range of options within a given specialist area, eg sociolinguistics), and free-choice options (eg a choice of any option at the appropriate level in any area of linguistics). See the individual course module listings for details.


For me, one of the best things about the Department was the flexibility it offers to students. The first year provides a very useful overview of the core areas in linguistics, so that you can then choose the direction you want to take. As there are many modules to choose from within each course, you are able to really focus on the things that interest you most. Another attraction was that, despite being a large department, many of the classes were small and personal, with a chance for everyone to get involved.


Throughout my three years, the departmental staff were always very helpful, friendly and easily accessible.


The University also provides the opportunity to take other modules, either as part of your course or alongside it. In my second year, I took a beginners’ Spanish module through the Open Language Programme. Then, in the following summer, I spent a month in Spain gaining a CELTA qualification (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) organised through the University.


I found the Colchester Campus a fantastic environment in which to study as everything you need is in one place. There are quiet areas to work as well as great places to relax and socialise, whether it be by the lakes or in the SU Bar. My time at Essex allowed me to challenge myself both academically and personally, and was very rewarding. I’ve left with not only some great friends and memories but also many skills that will be useful regardless of my chosen career path.


How am I assessed? Modules are most often assessed by coursework and an examination at the end of the year. Usually, coursework grade and examination results are equally weighted in calculating the grade for the module. More and more, some aspects of assessment involve group work, and some modules are assessed entirely on the basis of coursework, which then usually takes the form of a project. Your second- and third-year results determine your final degree classification.


Career opportunities Graduates in English language and linguistics are highly prized for their communication skills and analytic abilities. Careers pursued by our graduates over the past five years include the following:


120 | Undergraduate Prospectus 2012


media (publishing, TV, journalism); leisure (travel, sports development, conference planning); health and social work (occupational therapy, rehabilitation, youth work); sales and marketing (insurance, customer care, brand development); administration (higher education, local government, industry); education (teaching in the UK and abroad, learning support); other professions (librarianship, police, RAF); graduate training (Masters courses, research degrees, speech therapy, PGCEs).


Further details of the courses and modules described in this entry can be found at: www.essex.ac.uk/linguistics/ undergraduate/ba_ell/elloverview.aspx.


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