English Literature - BA (Hons)
Bristol, UWE
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A degree in English literature indulges your love of reading and provides intellectual challenge. Its also practical preparation for careers in the cultural industries, one of Britains most exciting, diverse and internationally recognised fields. Graduates in English literature are highly employable, and can show clear evidence of excellent communication, critical and analytical skills. BA(Hons) English Literature shows you how literature is essential to understanding global culture and ...Read more

A degree in English literature indulges your love of reading and provides intellectual challenge. It's also practical preparation for careers in the cultural industries, one of Britain's most exciting, diverse and internationally recognised fields. Graduates in English literature are highly employable, and can show clear evidence of excellent communication, critical and analytical skills. BA(Hons) English Literature shows you how literature is essential to understanding global culture and society.The core modules focus on the practical, visible impact of literature on the world, with integral fields trips giving you the chance to apply what you're learning in a very tangible sense. Explore literary texts from the English Renaissance to the 21st century, and learn to critically engage with diverse global voices and concerns. Consider how literature contributes to major debates in areas like equality and environment, and the part books and authors can play in social and cultural change.Duration- Three years full-time four years sandwich

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Jessica
20 Nov 24

Best - There are a lot of in-person and online resources to utilise. Worst - Required texts for the course are sometimes only relevant to one lecture, so it is a waste of money..Read more

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Zsolt
05 Feb 24

Lectures are recorded which is both good and bad. It's bad because at least half of the students don't show up to them...Read more

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112 Grades / Points required

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Grade C/4 in English, or equivalent. Grades / Points required

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Jessica
20 Nov 24
English Literature - BA (Hons)
Best - There are a lot of in-person and online resources to utilise. Worst - Required texts for the course are sometimes only relevant to one lecture, so it is a waste of money...
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Z
Zsolt
05 Feb 24
Lectures are recorded which is both good and bad. It's bad because at least half of the students don't show up to them....
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Bristol, UWE
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UWE Bristol is an ambitious, progressive university based in one of the UK’s most vibrant and creative cities....

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Bristol, UWE
Coldharbour Lane Bristol South Gloucestershire BS16 1QY United Kingdom
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