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English Literature and Creative Writing - BA (Hons)

University of Kent

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    University of Kent

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    05-OCT-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Explore the rich traditions of literature while developing your talents as a writer, editor and publisher in our unique project-based programme. Covering British, Irish, American, Indigenous, Postcolonial and World literatures, English Literature and Creative Writing at Kent is truly global, cutting edge, creative, interactive, and vibrant. Creativity is at the heart of everything we do within this course. You have the opportunity to shape your degree according to your interests you might make a documentary film, script a video game, assemble a journal, compose a collection of poetry, write a novella or plan and pitch an exhibition. Our course covers a variety of genres, so you can study something you already love or develop a new passion for a different genre. Whether you love Jane Austen or William Shakespeare, dystopian fiction, the gothic or modern and contemporary poetry, we specialise in the literature you are passionate about. Year 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 classificationYear in Industry: Your placement year usually takes place between your second and final year of study, and can be either paid work or an internship. Taking a placement year increases your professional contacts and gives you the chance to gain some knowledge of the work environment, acquire new skills, and develop your confidence.Duration- 3 years full-time (4 with a year abroad/in industry), 6 years part-time (7 with a year abroad/in industry).

Tuition fees

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£ 19,300per year

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University information

University of Kent

University of Kent

  • University League Table

    49th

  • Campus address

    University of Kent, Canterbury Campus, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NZ, United Kingdom

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A range of scholarships for international students, including GREAT Scholarships for students from China, Ghana, Kenya, Malaysia, Pakistan or Thailand.
Kent offers globally recognised degrees and has a diverse student community representing over 180 nationalities.
Kent provides excellent support for international students, including English language training and academic study support.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    43rd out of 93 3

    8th out of 45 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    118 56%

    56th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    59th

    14

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.19 80%

    52nd

    26

  • Entry standards

    / Max 173
    121 70%

    29th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.19 80%

    20th

    18

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