Degree Destinations - Applied Linguistics

The interdisciplinary nature of Applied Linguistics and the emphasis on transferable skills such as analysis of language data, the use of IT, problem-solving, oral presentation and team-working, produces graduates who are prepared for a wide range of professions.

At a glance

Six months after leaving (figures from the last two years of DLHE data):

• 62% of graduates are in paid work
• 24% are in higher level study
• 57% of our graduates are in graduate-level work or study

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Examples of first jobs undertaken by Applied Linguistics graduates

• Trainee Teacher
• Teaching Assistant
• Marketing Executive
• Administrator
• Sales Executive

Who employs Applied Linguistics graduates? (to name a few...)

• Pearson Education
• Local authorities & Schools
• University of Reading
• NHS
• Waterstones

More detailed information

University of Reading Staff - full departmental information is available in the Staff section of this site.

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