English
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Why study with us?To see more of what we do please visit our website www.cumbria.ac.uk/english.
Our students have ranked us as one of top three English departments in the UK (source:
What can this course lead to?This flexible subject opens up a range of careers demanding high-level analytical, interpretative, written and oral communication skills. Many English graduates use their degree as the basis for further study and training in order to pursue high level ‘graduate‘ work- in 2009, 30% of 2008 English graduates were doing this.
A 2003 survey of career paths three years after graduation showed that English graduates were not only more successful at going on to professional and manageria…
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To see more of what we do please visit our website www.cumbria.ac.uk/english.
Our students have ranked us as one of top three English departments in the UK (source:
What can this course lead to?This flexible subject opens up a range of careers demanding high-level analytical, interpretative, written and oral communication skills. Many English graduates use their degree as the basis for further study and training in order to pursue high level ‘graduate‘ work- in 2009, 30% of 2008 English graduates were doing this.
A 2003 survey of career paths three years after graduation showed that English graduates were not only more successful at going on to professional and managerial jobs than the average graduate, but were more successful in this than Business Studies graduates.
Resources and facilitiesOne of our most important resources is our proximity to the Lake District, a beautiful part of England with many literary points of interest. There are both compulsory and optional field trips to sites connected with particular writers and local literary heritage.
Have a look at our learning resources for English.
Entry requirements80 UCAS tariff points
Find out more about qualification options from the UCAS tariff table.
Please check selection criteria for any additional entry requirements.
Credit and UCAS requirements UCAS code: Q301L UCAS points: 80 Selection criteriaApart from looking at predicted grades, we read the UCAS form carefully, paying particular attention to personal statements.
While we normally look for an A level including an at least an element of English Literature or a related subject, we are always ready to consider whatever qualifications or experience a potential student has to offer, and particularly value enthusiasm and commitment to the subject.
We value applicants with non-traditional entry profiles and welcome informal approaches to discuss how other qualifications and experience may be relevant to an application for a place.
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Full-time studentsHome
The tuition fee for the 2013/14 academic year has been set at £8,250 (including an automatic £750 fee discount).
As a full-time UK student, you are entitled to a tuition fee loan which doesn’t have to be repaid until you start earning £21,000 per annum (if you're from England) or £15,795 (if you're from Scotland). You may also be eligible for a maintenance loan (up to £5,500) and a maintenance grant (up to £3,354). For more information about student loans and grants, visit our student finance page.
Additional fundingNational Scholarship Programme
The National Scholarship Programme is designed to support students with a household income of less than £25,000. Full-time students may be eligible for one of 110 NSP awards for full-time students worth up to £6,000.
Cumbria Bursary
The Cumbria Bursary is an annual cash award of £1,000 for up to three years of study. There are 300 Cumbria Bursaries available in 2013.
More financial supportAccess to financial support doesn’t end at registration. We have several awards and support funds available to our current students, including:
- Achievement scholarships
- Outstanding performance awards
- Access to Learning Fund
- Utilities trust
EU
The tuition fee for the 2013/14 academic year has been set at £8,250 (including an automatic £750 fee discount).
As a full-time EU student, you are entitled to a tuition fee loan which doesn’t have to be repaid until you start earning £21,000 per annum (or the equivalent in your country). For more information about student loans, visit our student finance page.
Additional fundingNational Scholarship Programme
The National Scholarship Programme is designed to support students with a household income of less than £25,000. Full-time students may be eligible for one of 110 NSP awards for full-time students worth up to £6,000.
Cumbria Bursary
The Cumbria Bursary is an annual cash award of £1,000 for up to three years of study. There are 300 Cumbria Bursaries available in 2013.
More financial supportAccess to financial support doesn’t end at registration. We have several awards and support funds available to our current students, including:
- Achievement scholarships
- Outstanding performance awards
- Utilities trust
International
The tuition fee for the 2013/14 academic year is £9,960.
Fees are billed annually and may be paid by the student or a sponsor. 75 percent of the annual tuition fees must be paid before or at registration. For students requiring a Tier 4 Student Visa, a deposit of £3,500 is expected as a minimum before a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) will be issued. For more information, visit our international student finance page.
Early payment discount
If you are paying your own fees, you may be eligible for an early payment discount of £1,000. This discount is awarded to students who pay in full before registration.
Additional fundingNational Scholarship Programme
The National Scholarship Programme is designed to support students with a household income of less than £25,000. Full-time students may be eligible for one of 110 NSP awards for full-time students worth up to £6,000.
Cumbria Bursary
The Cumbria Bursary is an annual cash award of £1,000 for up to three years of study. There are 300 Cumbria Bursaries available in 2013.
International scholarshipIf you are studying a full-time bachelor's degree (excluding teacher training and NHS-funded courses) or a top-up degree, you may be eligible for an international scholarship. The university has nine scholarships available. Find out more on our scholarships page.
Additional financial supportOur money doctors will be on hand throughout the year to help you manage your money while you’re in the UK. However, if you do happen to run into financial difficulty during your time here, you may be able to access a small emergency support fund.
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ModulesFor detailed summary of all course content please read our programme specification for this course (PDF).
Course summaryIn year one all students follow a common pathway, which provides a solid foundation for the study of English literature and develops a range of skills in critical and cultural analysis. You will have the opportunity to study a wide variety of texts drawn from different cultures and socio-historical contexts, and explore the treatment of literature and literary topics within the contemporary media industry.
In your second year you build on the skills practised in year one and gain a more in-depth understanding of major shifts in the development of an English literary tradition. You will have to study some literature from the 16th, 17th and 19th centuries, and you will also visit and study a regional cultural heritage site in order to gain insights into the cultural heritage industry. You will develop new skills, such as basic webpage design. You will have the opportunity to study a range of other modules, which will vary from year to year. Examples offered in 2011-12 include ‘British Romanticism’, ‘Drama and Realism: Ibsen to Miller’ and ‘Literature and Film’ as well as modules looking in more depth at aspects of Shakespeare and Victorian writing.
In your final year you will plan and execute two major items of work: an independent dissertation on a literary topic of your choice, and an ‘employability’ project. You will also have the chance to explore new directions and developments within the study of English, and take modules based on staff research interests such as ‘British Romanticism and the Lake District’ and ‘Shakespeare in Performance’. Other modules will vary from year to year; those offered in 2011 include ‘British Children’s Fiction’, ‘Contemporary Women’s Writing’ and ‘The 21st Century British Novel’.
Case studiesI settled in to university life very quickly as a result of the friendly atmosphere on campus and the excellent academic and pastoral support provided by the department.
I was able to tailor my studies to my own interests whilst
gaining an understanding and appreciation of literary theory and
different literary periods.
Abigail Oysten, BA (Hons) English
Course modules and assignments have allowed me to develop my
interests in child pedagogy. Through an educational research
project, I’ve gained working placements in three primary
schools.
Amy Dobbie, BA (Hons) English
One of the most rewarding experiences of my life. The enthusiasm of
the tutors shines through in lectures and they cannot help but
inspire their students.
Debbie Knight, BA (Hons) English
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