Subject sectors:


Languages, literature and culture of the British Isles

Studies and skills in English, Irish and Welsh languages and literature originally written in English, Irish or Welsh using the techniques of literary analysis and interpretation. May involve studying the structure of the language, its history, grammar and use. Studies of writers, literatures and literary history of various countries and languages using techniques of literary analysis and interpretation. Also includes skills related to literature. For example: Celtic Studies; English;; English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; Irish; Irish (Gaelige); Welsh; Welsh for Adults; Welsh Literature; Welsh Second Language

Other languages, literature and culture

Studies and skills in languages including their structure, history, grammar and use. May include study of related culture and literature using techniques of literary analysis and interpretation. For example: American studies;Ancient Hebrew; Ancient Language Studies; Arabic; Asian Studies; Bengali; Braille; British Sign Language; Chinese Languages; Classical Greek; Dutch; European Studies; French; German; Gujarati; Irish Sign Language; Italian; Japanese; Latin; Modern and Foreign Languages; Modern Greek; Modern Hebrew; Persian; Polish; Portuguese; Punjabi; Russian; Spanish; Turkish; Urdu

Linguistics

Studies and skills in the nature of language, its development and acquisition. May involve some study of human vocal anatomy. Also includes studies and skills in translation and semiotics. For example: Linguistics; Semiotics; Translation