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English Literature and Language - BA (Hons)

University of Westminster, London

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University of Westminster, London

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    6 Years

Course summary

Our English Literature and Language BA gives you the opportunity to study English literature by focusing on both the wider social context and the language that is being used.You'll be able to engage with an exciting variety of texts, both traditional (such as Shakespeare, Jane Austen, and Charles Dickens) and non-traditional, alongside all sorts of other aspects of culture. You'll become a sophisticated reader of texts in their wider cultural contexts, at the same time as sharpening your skills in research. This training in critical and creative reading is particularly suitable if you are considering English teaching, the publishing or journalism industries, or any career that involves sophisticated communication skills and an advanced level of language use. It is of particular interest to those wishing to develop their skills as a writer. Our degree is strong in promoting the transferable and cognitive skills that employers value, and that contribute to lifelong personal and professional development.We begin the course with an examination of what literature is and the tools that we use to discuss it, alongside focusing on how the English language works and the ways it is used to create different kinds of texts. As you progress through the course, you'll have the choice of a wide variety of literature from Old English, through Shakespeare, the 19th and 20th centuries to the present day this may include texts from outside the traditional literary canon such as genre fiction and new forms of digital content.

Tuition fees

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£ 2,930per year

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

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University information

University of Westminster, London

University of Westminster, London

University of Westminster, London

  • University League Table

    115th

  • Campus address

    Cavendish, 115 New Cavendish Street, London, Greater London, W1W 6UW, United Kingdom

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The university has a strong reputation for being diverse and welcoming, with students and staff from over 160 countries around the world.
Students have access to Zone29, the university’s new careers and enterprise hub, and enjoy the opportunities and vibrant cultural life that London offers.
International students have a dedicated Welcome to the UK programme and FANS (Friends of Arriving New Students) programme, led by students.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    59th out of 89 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 207
    96 46%

    85th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    64.0 64%

    62nd

    18

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.26 81%

    38th

    39

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