BA (Hons) English Language and Literatures
Canterbury, United Kingdom
BA
DURATION
6 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Key Summary
About: BA (Hons) English Language and Literatures covers linguistics, world literature. You’ll analyse language patterns and links to thought, gaining project, data analysis skills. The degree runs 3 years full-time (4 with a year abroad/in industry), 6 years part-time (7 with a year abroad/in industry).
Career Outcomes: You’ll gain critical thinking, communication, research and intercultural skills for diverse careers. Kent graduates move into education, publishing, journalism, editing, communications, marketing, public policy, charity and business. You’ll be prepared for roles in research, teaching, media, civil service and nonprofit sectors, with placements, language options and employability support to build a portfolio, network.
Our English Language and Literatures course offers a unique opportunity to study at the crossroads of English language and world literature.
Throughout your degree, you will have the opportunity to examine global patterns in human language, the relationship between language and thought, the links between literature and history, and the contributions of literature from around the globe to our understanding of the contemporary world. At the same time, you will gain expertise and experience in project development and data analysis that will help prepare you to work confidently in any career, from labs to offices and from classrooms to boardrooms.
Taught by world-leading experts, you’ll develop the multidisciplinary skill set needed to succeed in a world where understanding different cultures and languages is pivotal. In a city renowned for its cultural heritage, the dynamic and tailored curriculum ensures that by graduation, you will be in the lead for your chosen career path, having the knowledge, skills, confidence and agility to make your career your own.
Duration
3 years full-time (4 with a year abroad/in industry), 6 years part-time (7 with a year abroad/in industry)
Stage 1
- Studying Language
- Studying Literature Sounds, Structure and Meaning
- Storytelling Across the Ages
- Language in Society
- The Literary Imagination
Stage 2
- Comparative and World Literature
- Language Data Toolkit
- Independent Project
Year in Industry
The year in industry takes place between your second and final year. It is a great opportunity to gain workplace experience, increase your professional contacts and acquire new skills, and is a valuable addition to your CV.
You can take the year in industry in the UK or abroad with a wide range of employers in areas including the arts, education and cultural heritage. While you are responsible for finding your placement, we offer support and guidance through the application process.
Tuition fees for the placement year are greatly reduced and employers may offer expenses or a salary.
The year in industry is assessed on a pass/fail basis and does not count towards your final degree classification.
Go Abroad
Going abroad as part of your degree is an amazing experience and a chance to develop personally, academically and professionally. You experience a different culture, gain a new academic perspective, establish international contacts and enhance your employability.
You are expected to adhere to any academic progression requirements in Stages 1 and 2 to proceed to the year abroad. If the requirement is not met, you will be transferred to the equivalent three-year programme. The year abroad is assessed on a pass/fail basis and will not count towards your final degree classification.
Stage 3
- Final Year Project
We have a range of subject-specific awards and scholarships for academic, sporting and musical achievement.
Your knowledge and understanding of how literature and language work and how we communicate will open doors to lots of exciting careers. Whether you have a specific career in mind or haven’t thought beyond university, we can help you plan for success.
As an English Language and Literatures graduate, you will have developed the key skills that employers look for, including the ability to think critically, communicate your ideas and opinions, and work independently and as part of a team. We offer several modules with direct relevance to the world of work, including options that focus on teaching or writing in the media.
There are lots of opportunities for you to gain extra skills such as learning a language or volunteering. Outside of your studies, our employability team also offers a comprehensive programme of workshops, CV clinics, mock assessment centres, alumni talks and career events specifically to help you succeed when you graduate.
The creative problem-solving, critical thinking and communication skills you develop at Kent can prepare you for a career in any field. The study of literature and language at Kent equips you with the adaptability to thrive in an exciting career in whatever area you are passionate about. This means you leave Kent ready to step into a career of limitless opportunities, from education to business, and government charity; you’ll have the talent and insight to build the career you want.
We are looking forward to welcoming you to our Open Day at the University of Kent | Saturday 14 November
Contact hours
For a student studying full-time, each academic year of the program will comprise 1200 learning hours which include both direct contact hours and private study hours. The precise breakdown of hours will be subject-dependent and will vary according to modules.
Methods of assessment will vary according to subject specialism and individual modules.
Please refer to the individual module details under Course Structure.