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- Join a community passionate about the study of literature and the broad subject of English- English Literature achieved 90% overall satisfaction as rated by final-year undergraduate students in the 2017 National Student Survey- Tailor a programme to your interests from a diverse range of writers and movements- Attend the University of Winchester Writers Festival and Winchester Reading Series — an opportunity to meet authors, publishers and agents- Add an extra string to your bow by teaching
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- Join a community passionate about the study of literature and the broad subject of English- English Literature achieved 90% overall satisfaction as rated by final-year undergraduate students in the 2017 National Student Survey- Tailor a programme to your interests from a diverse range of writers and movements- Attend the University of Winchester Writers' Festival and Winchester Reading Series — an opportunity to meet authors, publishers and agents- Add an extra string to your bow by teaching on the Japan Exchange and gaining a Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language.- Our campus is friendly and compact with a community feel, offering first-class, sustainable facilities for learning and teaching.English Literature at Winchester pushes the boundaries of the discipline, giving you the opportunities to enjoy a thought-provoking mix of traditional and modern materials.From Chaucer to rap poetry, you can choose from almost 800 years of the best writing in English on a course that fires your imagination, sharpens your own written and communication skills and allows you to think critically and creatively about literature and much more beside.Guided by our supportive teaching staff, who are all part of the university’s thriving literary research culture, you study the ideas of the most exciting critical thinkers in contemporary cultural debate, using innovative learning and teaching methods. And there’s the flexibility to add to your study of literary texts with modules in English Language, Creative Writing and/or American Studies.Year 1 provides an awareness of the range of different approaches to understanding texts and develops skills of critical analysis, research and writing. This is achieved through the study of an assortment of texts from various periods in history across the genres of prose fiction, poetry and drama.After the first year, the majority of modules are optional, allowing you to engage with the writers and movements that most inspire you.In Year 2, you can choose from all the major literary figures and movements, from Chaucer to modern fiction. Modules examining American literature, Postcolonial Fictions and Literary Adaptations for Film and TV are also available.In Year 3, a specific collection of writing, a particular theme or critical theory is considered in detail and a wide variety of topics exist. These include Crime and Englishness, Literature and Psychoanalysis and African American Literatures and Cultures. Modules here tend to be closely related to the research interests of teaching staff and engage with cutting-edge developments in the discipline.A degree in English Literature opens many doors. A range of highly transferable qualities, including analytical thinking, evaluative and research skills, self-discipline, and effective written and spoken communication, enables you to excel in a variety of fields not just confined to the arts. Graduates have gone on to become teachers, lecturers, journalists, writers, actors, publishers and producers.
Grades / Points required
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Details
An A-level or equivalent level 3 pass in English, or in a related subject in the areas of arts, humanities or social sciences, including drama, theatre, communications, history, theology or philosophy is required.A GCSE A*-C or 9-4 pass in English Language is required.
We welcome applications from students who are completing an Access to Higher Education Diploma. We normally look for applicants to have studied a course that is in a similar subject and offers are usually made in line with our published tariff point range.
Previous study
Previous study
The most common A-levels taken by students who end up studying this subject at uni.
This is the fee you pay if you live within Other UK.
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£9,250
per year
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This is the fee you pay if you live within England.
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£9,250
per year
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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland.
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£9,250
per year
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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales.
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£9,250
per year
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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland.
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£9,250
per year
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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union.
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14,100
per year
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The University of Winchester is a highly renowned educational institution with a 180-year history of academic excellence. It was established in 1840 and is located in one of the UK’s most beautiful and historic cathedral cities. Today, the university is widely known for its culture of sustainability and social justice and its commitment to shaping a better world.
The university’s approach toward education is shaped by its rich history and guided by a progressive-thinking ethos. This is demonstrated by its progressive curriculum dedicated to fostering a supportive and communal student environment, as well as placing a high value on diversity and representation.
Winchester students are supported in their journey towards a successful career and empowered to make positive changes in the world.