BA (Hons) English

Key facts

• Texts from British, European and American writing are covered
• Vibrant discussions - share your passion for literature with like-minded students
• Independent learning - focus on a literary style or time period of your choice for your final year dissertation

Typical course content:

• critical theory
• introduction to drama and film
• introduction to narrative
• introduction to poetry
• adapting Shakespeare
• postwar British writing
• romantic writing
• Victorian writing
• world literature
• modernism and culture
• postmodern writing
• postcolonial writing
• gender, sexuality and writing
• dissertation: personal research

Course content

BA (Hons) English

If you love reading, writing and expressing your thoughts and opinions about books and ideas, this is the course for you.

Develop a broad appreciation of English literature, engage with critical theories and theorists and gain a full understanding of the social, political and cultural context of writing.

Modules

Level 4/ year 1

• Introduction to Poetry (20 credits)
• Introduction to Narrative (20)
• Introduction to Drama and Film (20)
• Critical Theory (20)

Level 5/ year 2

• Adapting Shakespeare (20)
• Romantic Writing (20)
• Victorian Writing (20)
• Post War British Writing (20)
• World Literature 1 (writings in English) (20)
• World Literature 2 (writings in translation) (20)

Level 6

• Gender, Sexuality and Writing (20)
• Modernism and Culture (20)
• Postcolonial Writing (20)
• Postmodern Writing (20)
• Dissertation (40)

Career opportunities

Skills from your English degree will prepare you for a career in a range of roles and environments, including: local government, management, publishing or marketing. Further study at postgraduate level might lead to a career in journalism, teaching, law or museums.

Entry requirements and applying

The academic requirements for this course are 240 UCAS tariff points at GCE A Level or equivalent. Appropriate AS-Level and Level 3 Key Skills qualifications will also be taken into account. It is preferable that you have studied A level English.

Course duration

Full-time

Three years

Part-time

Six years

Fees

Full time 2013/14 £6435