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Anglia Ruskin University

12 literature courses EASTERN ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 78th
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I love the support and population diversity. No discrimination and lovely place. The improving part, should be the student housing. They should be available during weekends. Can in Friday evening and now had to wait till Monday but they are nice. Also be price a bit much that chelmfords campus . I’ll let you on if I notice another thing cause I’m new here

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English Literature - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • A History of English Literature from Equiano to Chaucer
  • A History of English Literature, from the present to 1789
  • Language and Society
  • Literature of the Fens
  • Myth, Miracle and Magic
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Philosophy and English Literature - BA (Hons)
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  • Introduction to English Literature 1
  • Introduction to English Literature 2
  • Reason and Argument: An Introduction to Philosophy
  • World Philosophies
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Bristol, UWE

1 literature courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 63rd
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WUSCA ranking: 45th
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Studying at University of the West of England is a good experience overall. One of the best aspects is the focus on practical learning and employability, with many courses offering projects and placement opportunities that prepare students for real jobs. The campus facilities, including the library and study spaces, are modern and comfortable. Bristol is also a lively student city with plenty of things to do. However, accommodation in Bristol can be quite expensive, and communication from some departments could be improved, especially regarding deadlines and feedback. Overall, it’s a supportive and diverse environment, particularly welcoming for international students.

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English Literature - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Human Stories
  • Approaches to Literature and Criticism
  • Literature and Constructions of Childhood
  • Literature and the Marketplace
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University of Salford

1 literature courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 86th
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WUSCA ranking: 93th
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I love my university so much!!! It feels like everyone is connected together, and it feels like a well-structured and connected community. I would maybe like to see a bit more interaction with topics regarding mental health (especially in men, young men and boys). But overall, it's a great place to study and there the views are so great.

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English Literature - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Critical Skills in the Twenty-First Century
  • Discovering Literature
  • Narrative, Fiction and the Novel
  • Popular Fictions
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University of Greenwich

5 literature courses LONDON
Subject ranking: 81st
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WUSCA ranking: 44th
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A great uni, not snobby, welcoming to exchange students though you will have to work to make friends in class. Outside of class, it’s easy. The classrooms themselves are uninspiring, but the overall buildings, especially seen from the outside, are extraordinary!

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Year 1
  • Foundations of Linguistics
  • Language, Communication and Society
  • Literary Forms of Representation
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English Literature - BA (Hons)
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  • Case Studies in Short Fiction
  • Literary Forms of Representation
  • The Canon: A Short History of Western Literature
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University of Chichester

4 literature courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 71st
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WUSCA ranking: 69th
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I have really enjoyed the friends I have made and the opportunities for joining clubs, societies and activities around campus and the city. I live in Stockbridge, and think that benches in the middle square would be helpful as sometimes you would like to get out of the flat, but don’t want to have to walk all the way to town, or the parks. Especially now that the weather is nicer, I think it would be beneficial.

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English Literature - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Conflicts and Controversies in Victorian Literature: Charlotte Bronte to Charles Dickens
  • Contemporary Fiction: War, Women and the World ? Bowen to Macleod
  • Critical Writing: An Introduction
  • Decadence and Desire: Late Nineteenth Century Literature
  • Investigating Interpretation: Ideas in Literature From Marx to Barthes
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  • Contemporary Fiction: War, Women and the World ? Bowen to Macleod
  • Critical Writing: An Introduction
  • Literature Now: Reading and Writing the Present Moment
  • Make It New: Modernist Experimentation From T.S. Eliot to Graham Greene
  • Making History: Theory and Practice
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University of Hull

2 literature courses YORKSHIRE AND HUMBERSIDE
Subject ranking: 53rd
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University of Hull has a beautiful and serene environment suitable for learning and even relaxing. The lecturers are very warm and receptive. Things that could be improved: student union (I don’t really see what they do, I’m sorry); the university should make arrangements with more landlords in order to make students living easier; Timetable should be more flexible (we asked for a change in my department but nothing was done)

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Year 1
  • Drama, Conflict and Identity
  • Exploring English
  • Facts into Art
  • Poetry, Past and Present
  • Poetry, Performance, Play
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University of Wolverhampton

6 literature courses WEST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 84th
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WUSCA ranking: 34th
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The best aspect of my university experience has been the supportive learning environment and access to diverse academic and professional opportunities. The teaching staff are approachable and knowledgeable, and the university provides useful resources that help students develop both academically and professionally. Studying in a diverse community has also helped me grow in confidence and cultural awareness. The most challenging aspect has been balancing academic responsibilities with part-time work and managing living costs, especially as an international student. While support services are available, clearer guidance on financial support, employability opportunities, and tailored support for international students would further improve the overall experience. Overall, the university is a great place to study, and enhanced support in these areas would make the student experience even stronger.

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Year 1
  • Fantastic Beasts: Writing the Medieval Animal
  • How English Works
  • Introduction to TESOL
  • Reading and Writing Poetry
  • The Story of English
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  • How English Works
  • Introduction to TESOL
  • Reading and Writing Poetry
  • The Story of English
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University of Worcester

8 literature courses WEST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 75th
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WUSCA ranking: 62th
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The best thing for me is the student support is very good and open for help and the location for me is perfect because of where I live. I honestly don't have any complaints in terms of worst aspects of it as for me it's good

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English Literature - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Exploding the Canon: Literary Theory and Practice
  • Literary Forms and Genres
  • Places and Spaces
  • Ways of Reading, Ways of Writing
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  • Acting Skills
  • Places and Spaces
  • Plays in Context
  • Visual Storytelling
  • Ways of Reading, Ways of Writing
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University of Glasgow

57 literature courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 28th
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WUSCA ranking: 42th
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There are so many places to study and just chill on campus. Be it the cafes and restaurants around or the university buildings. It’s really really clean and tidy too. The staff here are so nice too really kind. Overall super nice uni would decide to study here again. An improvement id really appreciate is recorded tutorials since I think they’re really fast. The help desk online isn’t really helpful.

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English Literature - MA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • English Literature 1A: Poetry & Poetics
  • English Literature 1B: The Novel & Narratology
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Spanish/Comparative Literature - MA (Hons)
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  • Comparative Literature 1A - Heroes (Heroic Men)
  • Comparative Literature 1B - Heroes (Heroic Women)
  • Comparative Literature 1C: Heroism Across Time And Cultures
  • Spanish Culture 1 (Non-Beginners)
  • Spanish Language 1 (Beginners)
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University of Reading

11 literature courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 33rd
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Uni of Reading has a really nice campus with plenty of green space and is in a nice area of Reading that is a short walk to town, student housing is also right next to campus so easy to do for second and third year. Has a really nice library thats great for getting work done and Wednesday night union on campus is great. Accommodation on and off campus is very expensive however and in general student life is more expensive here that at other unis.

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Year 1
  • English Language and Society
  • Poetry in English
  • Research and Criticism
  • Sounds, Grammar & Meaning
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English Literature - BA (Hons)
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  • Genre and Context
  • Poetry in English
  • Research and Criticism
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