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- English Literature with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP-21
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
**Course summary**- Discover how literature can make a difference in the world- Investigate the literature of different times and places- Learn how it shapes and is shaped by environments and social contexts- Join at the foundation year and develop your personal skills, awareness of resources and commitment to the subjectDevelop your professional profile, applying your knowledge in live briefs, placements and projects with external partners. You’ll develop fresh perspectives on reading, writing, analysing and learning, whilst gaining the skills you need to become career ready.**How you learn**In the foundation year, you will start by developing a good foundation of knowledge, but also the personal skills and awareness of resources that will help you manage your studies effectively and be self-motivated. Throughout the degree, our expert team will guide you through a wealth of prose, poetry and drama. You'll become an active part of a welcoming academic community, encountering literature from all walks of life. Our network of professional contacts will help you make connections with real-world clients, and explore how critical thinking and creative problem solving prepares you to respond to and participate in the world around you.You learn through- specialist workshops, lectures, seminars, live brief projects and tutorials - an innovative range of assessments- small and large group sessions- creative problem solving- critical reflection**Applied learning****Live projects**On this course, you’ll get regular opportunities to showcase your knowledge and skills to our industry and community partners. You’ll work independently and in teams throughout your studies, bringing your ideas to life in response to real briefs.In the foundation year, you will undertake a series of projects that respond to real world debates.**Work placements**In the second year of the full degree, you’ll raise your professional profile through a placement module. You’ll have the chance to collaborate with external partners, undertake a work placement or develop your own enterprise. Previous students on this course have worked with local schools and local children’s charities to develop materials and resources. Many have also gained experience in industries such as publishing, event design and public relations, and some have even started their own businesses. **Field trips** We run regular local, regional and international field trips at no additional cost such as writing retreats, festivals and theatre visits. These start right from the beginning of the foundation year and continue throughout your studies. Students in previous years have visited London Book Fair, as well as events in Montreal, Canada and Zagreb, Croatia. They also took part in the Festival of Debate, Doc/Fest film festival and Off the Shelf literature festival, and attended the ZEE-Jaipur Literature Festival in London.**Networking opportunities** We work with renowned festivals such as Off the Shelf and Doc/Fest and bring literary agents, publishers and high profile writers to Sheffield to work with our students. You can take part in networking events and masterclasses, giving you a head start in the writing and publishing industries. You’ll also have the opportunity to work with leading researchers. We have a strong alumni network and will encourage you to connect with partners outside of the University to give you the best career opportunities possible.
Application deadline
15 January
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UCAS Points : 48
48 UCAS points, including 24 points from one A Level, BTEC or equivalent.
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