Description
A flexible BA English degree developed by the UK's leading creative university
Our English programme gives you the opportunity to study and enjoy some of the great literatures of the world, immersing yourself in a range of works from the Middle Ages to the present day. The programme was redeveloped in 2012 to include a range of new optional courses, including Introduction to Creative Writing, Language and the Media and 'Language and Gender'. Popular literature courses, such as 'Postcolonial Literatures in English', 'American Literature' and 'Drama since 1860' reflect exciting new global approaches to English studies in the 21st century. Your study experience will be enriched by online support through tutor groups, e-seminars and formative assessment.
Studying this programme will enable you to:
- expand your knowledge and understanding of cultural, historical and regional evolutions or continuities of literatures in English
- develop an understanding of the diverse and sometimes conflicting ways in which literary texts have been interpreted and area being reinterpreted
- gain the skills to read, discuss and write about literary and non-literary texts effectively and with confidence.
Detailed Course Facts
Application deadline 1 October in the year before you intend to sit your first examinations Tuition fee- GBP 5335 Year (EEA)
You have 3-8 years to complete the BA degree and 1-5 years to complete the Dip HE or Cert HE. Fees are payable as you progress rather than as a single lump sum. The following are examples of University fees for the whole programme of study: £5,335 for the BA, £3,711 for the Dip HE and £2,087 for the Cert HE. Please note that these examples are calculated using current fees for 2014-15, do not reflect any annual fee change in fees and assume completion in the minimum time permitted.
Start date August 2015 Duration full-time 12 months Languages Take an IELTS test- English
Course Content
The BA in English consists of twelve courses. Choose four courses from level 4, four from level 5 and four from level 6.
Diploma of Higher Education in English
The Dip HE in English consists of eight courses. Choose four courses from level 4 and four from level 5.
Certificate of Higher Education in English
The Cert HE in English consists of four courses from level 4.
Level 4
Two core courses (BA, DipHE & CertHE)
- Explorations in Literature
- Approaches to Text
Level 4 (BA, DipHE & CertHE)
Plus two courses chosen from
- Renaissance Comedy: Shakespeare and Jonson
- Introduction to Creative Writing
- Introduction to English Language
Level 5
Two courses chosen from
- Literature of the Later Middle Ages
- Renaissance and Restoration
- Augustans and Romantics
Level 5
Plus two courses chosen from
- Victorians
- Moderns
- Varieties of English
Level 6 (BA only)
Four courses chosen from
- American Literature
- Drama since 1860
- Language and Gender
- Language and the Media
- The Novel
- Postcolonial Literatures in English
- Shakespeare
Levels 4, 5 and 6 refer to qualification descriptions given in the framework for higher education qualifications (FHEQ).
Requirements
BA and Dip HE in English
In order to satisfy the entrance requirements for the BA or Dip HE in English you must
- normally* be aged 17 or above by the 30 November in the year of registration and
- satisfy the Universitys General Entrance Requirements and
- have a competence at least equivalent to a pass in the UK GCE A level in English (equivalents can be found within the above link) and
- satisfy the Universitys general English language proficiency requirements as outlined below.
Cert HE in English
To be eligible for the Cert HE you must:
- normally* be aged 18 or above by the 1 September at the time of registration
- have passed the equivalent of at least three separate subjects at UK GCSE/GCE O level (at not less than grade C).
- satisfy the Universitys general English language proficiency requirements as outlined below.
UK GCSE equivalents, including grade requirements can be found at: Entrance Qualifications [pdf, 52 pages, 465KB].
* Applications will be considered from applicants who do not meet the normal minimum age requirement for admission. Each application will be considered on an individual basis, and the decision taken at the discretion of the University of London.
If you are not automatically eligible then you will be individually considered by the University of Londons Special Admissions Panel. The Special Admissions Panel will consider qualifications which are not published under the Qualifications for Entrance Schedule, incomplete qualifications (e.g. diplomas / degrees) and substantial relevant work experience. If we cannot accept you with your current qualifications and experience, we will advise you what qualifications you could take in order to become eligible in the future.
English language requirement
The language of instruction, reading and assessment is English. To succeed on our programmes you need a good level of competence in English. If you doubt your ability in written or spoken English we advise you take a course and test in English language before enrolling on the programme.
Required standard of English
You will usually meet the English language requirement for undergraduate programmes if you:
- hold a UK GCSE / GCE O level in English at grade C or above
- have five years secondary schooling taught solely in English or have passed GCE A levels or IB in essay-based subjects
- have passed an International Foundation programme that permits entry onto a recognised UK bachelor degree
- hold a full Postgraduate award, or a full first degree or Associate degree taught and examined in English from an institute that is acceptable to the University
- have passed, within the past three years, an Associate degree, Diploma or Higher Diploma awarded by an acceptable institute / polytechnic / university in Hong Kong, Malaysia or Singapore, or
- have passed, within the past three years, a test of proficiency in English language from an organisation acceptable to the University.
Where an applicant does not meet the required English language level but believes they can demonstrate the required level for admission the University may, at its discretion, consider the application.
Please note if an applicant satisfies one of the above conditions yet provides evidence of a test of proficiency in English language, awarded within the past three years, which is below the Universitys minimum requirements then they will be required to retake such a test before being offered admission.
Accreditation of prior learning
If you have studied a syllabus as part of a previous qualification which is comparable in level, content and standard, you might not have to take a particular course as part of your University of London International Programmes degree if we believe that the subject has been covered to the same breadth and depth. This is called Accreditation of prior learning or APL. It is also sometimes known as Credit Transfer or Exemption.
Work Experience
No work experience is required.
Technological Requirements
You must have regular access to a computer (or mobile device*) with an internet connection to use the University of London International Programmes website and the Student Portal. These are where your programmes study resources are located. Through the Student Portal you can register as a student, enter exams and use your programmes Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). The VLE provides you with electronic learning materials, access to the University of London Online Library, networking opportunities, and other resources. To get the most from your studies, your computer should have at least the following minimum specification: a web browser (the latest version of Firefox, Chrome or Internet Explorer). This must accept cookies and have JavaScript enabled screen resolution of 1024 x 768 or greater sufficient bandwidth to download documents of at least 2 MB and the following applications installed: a word processor that reads Microsoft Word format (.doc) Adobe, or other pdf reader. * Full mobile access is not available for all programmes.
Want to improve your English level for admission?
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- ✔️ Flexible study schedule
- ✔️ Experienced teachers
- ✔️ Certificate upon completion
📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.
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