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English Literature and French BA (Hons)

University of Chester

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Chester

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

A Combined Honours degree at Chester gives you the opportunity to study two subjects. You will spend a fairly even amount of time studying each subject area, with possible opportunities to declare a major – minor towards the end of your studies.


English Literature

Discover the power of words, from the earliest times to the present day, as you delve deep into new worlds.You will study an exciting variety of novels, poems and plays. You might find yourself looking for the psychological undercurrents in a fantasy novel, applying feminist theory to a Renaissance courtly sonnet, studying the motif of the vampire in Gothic horror or exploring the treatment of love in the comedies of Shakespeare.There’s the chance to write a dissertation on a topic of your choosing, exploring your interests. You will develop key skills for the future; our students learn how to frame a convincing argument, express it in discussion, analyse writing in all styles and work independently.We offer an engaging and supportive atmosphere in which ideas about literature are shared. Group discussion is at the heart of the degree, making thestudy of literature exciting, varied and dynamic. You can customise your degree as you progress, so by the third year you might be taking several optionalmodules as well as working on a dissertation that you have created, where you will work individually with a lecturer to complete the project.


French

Open up international pathways as you develop your understanding of the language and cultures of the French-speaking world.During this course, you will have the opportunity to develop your language to a very high level through the study of the history, diversity and cultures of the francophone world. You will have the chance to work or study abroad and gain invaluable employment skills and knowledge of current affairs.In your first year, you will also have the opportunity to study a further language from scratch, and our Languages For All programme allows you to also study one of eleven languages at a range of levels in addition to your degree. Fees are fully reimbursed on completion of the course.You will also have the opportunity to take a module in Teaching English as a Second Language which includes the Cambridge CELTA qualification.On this course, you will have the chance to undertake a short placement at the end of Year 2, as well as the opportunity to spend an academic year in a French-speaking country, as our institution has links all over the world. If this is an option for you, it allows you to split your experience of residence abroad, offering you the chance to spend time on different types of placement and, indeed, in different countries.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 13,950per year

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

Entry requirements

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : BCC - BBC

The Department requires one of the following subjects at GCE A Level: a Humanities-based essay writing subject such as English Literature, English Language, English Language & Literature, Philosophy, Religious Studies, History or Classical Civilisation.Please Note: There are two entry cohorts for combined honours French programmes.Entry Cohort 1:Students will be expected to hold GCE A Level French or equivalent Entry Cohort 2:Students with no previous knowledge, or only a basic knowledge (up to GCSE level), of French wi

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University information

University of Chester

University of Chester

University of Chester

  • University League Table

    56th

  • Campus address

    University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4BJ, England

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With around 14,000 students from 100+ countries, the University of Chester provides a vibrant, diverse and safe home for international students worldwide!
While it is undoubtedly beautiful, Chester offers a welcoming community, as well as history, culture, and plenty of activities for students to get involved in.
In 2024, the university’s Business School received the prestigious Business School of the Year award at the Times Higher Education Awards (THE).

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    75th out of 96 1

    42nd out of 47

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    123 61%

    52nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    69.0 69%

    60th

    19

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.19 80%

    42nd

    37

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    100 44%

    44th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    33rd

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.28 82%

    10th

    7

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