English Literature

Description

English Literature is a BA Honours degree offered by the School of Humanities & Social Sciences. It allows you to specialise in the study of poetry, the novel, film and theatre whilst also incorporating courses from a variety of other subject pathways.

This programme emphasises literature of the last two centuries, and English is interpreted broadly to include drama and visual narratives as well as fiction and poetry, visual art, film and theatre. The programme looks at the historical, social and cultural contexts in which texts are produced and received. Full advantage is taken of our culturally and historically rich location and proximity to central London. Visits to theatres, art galleries and museums are integral to many courses.

The aims of the programme are:

• To encourage you to think critically about the nature of English study in relation to their own intellectual and professional interests
• To provide a grounding in English literature from the Renaissance to the present day while giving opportunities to study key aspects of the literature and cultural history of Europe and the Americas
• To examine the connections between critical theory and the practice or performance of literature.

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 10350 Year (Non-EEA)

• English

Course Content

Year 1

• Literary Forms of Representation (30 credits)
• The Canon: A Short History of Western Literature (30 credits)
• Reading Drama (30 credits)
• One 30-credit option from related subject pathways including languages (30 credits)

Year 2

• Culture, Theory and Context: Fictions and Visual Narratives (30 credits)
• Culture, Theory and Context: Poetry and Drama (30 credits)
• Two 30-credit options from related subject pathways including languages (60 credits)

Year 3

• English in World Literatures (30 credits)
• Literature and Publishing since 1820 (30 credits)
• Two 30-credit options from related subject pathways including languages (60 credits)

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

Requirements

Applicants should have:

300 UCAS points

OF WHICH 260 points or more from A2 or an equivalent qualification.

PLUS GCSEs to include English and Maths at grade C or above.

• Applicants may be invited to interview.

• Entry requirements are subject to change. Please check the website to confirm detailed requirements before making your application.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

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• Access Bursary

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• Alumni Bursary

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