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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Explore the full range of literary arts from Old English to the 21st century. You’ll have the opportunity to study modules that encompass film, theatre and creative writing, as well as poetry and prose, and to engage with diverse texts from all over the world, both in English and in translation.
Cultivate a deep understanding and a true love of literature and creative arts, as you explore the breadth, depth and history of English.Throughout your degree you’ll be engaged in focused, in-depth study with tutors who are experts in their field. Choose from a wide range of periods, authors, genres and literary movements, whilst following a chronological thread beginning with a study of Renaissance and leading you through to the present day.To these core subject areas you can add optional modules, choosing to immerse yourself in the work of single authors, specific genres or literary movements.From the very first semester we'll support you to develop as a scholar. You’ll begin with degree-level study skills, and build up to complex critical and theoretical approaches. Together, we’ll unlock the study of English literary cultures in all their forms and so contribute to our world-renowned research.
Why study this course?-
Develop essential skills- adopt creative and experimental approaches to important literary topics that can apply to jobs across many industries.-
Supporting professional development- a variety of teaching and assessment methods that stimulate learning and creativity, supporting diverse students and encouraging professional development.-
Outside lectures- join our student-led volunteering project English in the City and inspire the next generation to develop a love of literature.
Exam type
A levelA level:
AAB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AAAAB Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:36,M:9,P:0 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
34 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H2,H2,H2,H2,H2,H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDD Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
B Grades / Points required
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Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction and 9 at Merit
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+ A at A Level
in a relevant subject
+ AA at A Level
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