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English and American Literature - BA (Hons)

Royal Holloway, University of London

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

On BA English & American Literature, you will have the opportunity to explore the distinct but interrelated literary traditions of two nations and cultures spanning five centuries, from the early 1600s to the present day. This degree is directly informed by the creative and critical mix of academic experts in the College's top-rated English department.You will begin the degree with a grounding in the two distinct literary cultures, then you choose options allowing you to explore different periods, genres and topics. In your final year you will continue to follow your own interests, specialising and taking research-based options or writing a dissertation.You'll be exposed to a wide variety of areas in American literature, including the literature of the first encounter, nineteenth-century and African-American writing, satire, New York School poetry, drama, the urban novel and writing about music and the novella. In addition you can take advantage of an exceptional range of options in English literature, theory and postcolonial literature. Duration: 3 years full time

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 25,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

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Royal Holloway, University of London

  • University League Table

    35th

  • Campus address

    Royal Holloway, University of London, Royal Holloway, University of London Egham Hill, Egham, Surrey, TW20 0EX, United Kingdom

Royal Holloway offers dedicated wellbeing, academic and financial support to international students.
Almost a third of students are from outside the UK, meaning there’s a welcoming and strong international spirit on campus.
Royal Holloway partners with local and global industry, culture and governments, leading to first-class career opportunities for you.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    24th out of 93 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    141 67%

    31st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    10th

    7
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 76%

    79th

    4

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