BA (Hons) English Literature
Canterbury, United Kingdom
DURATION
3 up to 6 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
GBP 19,300 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* EU and International| UK: GBP 9,250
Introduction
From the traditional canon to the innovative contemporary novel, our BA English Literature programme empowers you to identify how the world is perceived and informed through literary narratives. We will give you the confidence and support to apply your understanding of literature to today’s world, gaining critical and creative skills that allow you to effect change and shape your future.
Tailor your studies according to your interests, choosing from a broad range of literary periods, topics, and themes. You can explore the written word across poetry, drama and prose, but also through narrative forms in queer zines; films; artist books; and video games. Your studies will sharpen your critical tools and nourish your unique creativity in a supportive academic environment. Our curriculum is designed to set you up for a successful and exciting career across a wide range of fields.
Duration
3 years full-time (4 with a year abroad/in industry), 6 years part-time (7 with a year abroad/in industry)
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
We have a range of subject-specific awards and scholarships for academic, sporting and musical achievement.
Curriculum
Stage 1
- Changing Literature
- Other Worlds: Dystopias and Futures
- Adventures in Criticism
- Romantic Ecologies: Literature, Environment and Climate Crisis
- Creative and Critical Conversations
Stage 2
- Shakespeare: Before and After
- World Literature in English
- Right/Write to the world: Displacement, Social Movements, Political Action
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
- The Project
Program Tuition Fee
Program Leaders
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Program delivery
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.