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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
22-SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
- Explore all aspects of English, with modules in literature, language and creative writing- Determine your direction of study and discover the areas that most fire your interest- Get a head start in the writing and publishing industries by teaming up with industry partners on live briefs and accredited work placements.- Give yourself the best chance to succeed and thrive, by developing your personal skills, awareness of resources and commitment to the subjectIf you’re passionate about all areas of English, then this course is for you. You will analyse an exciting variety of literary texts, discover the relationship between language and the world around you, and develop your creative voice in a range of genres and forms.
How you learnAll our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.On this course, you will be encouraged to think critically. You’ll respond to existing debates, develop a distinctive and confident writing voice and engage with the world through English language and literature. You'll be joining a welcoming academic and creative community that values your experience, perspective and contribution.During the foundation year, you will develop a good foundation of knowledge, to help you thrive in your University studies, but also the personal skills and awareness of resources that will help you manage your studies effectively and be self-motivated.You learn through:- specialist lectures, seminars, live brief projects and tutorials - an innovative range of assessments- small and large group sessions- creative problem solving- critical reflection- generating and pitching ideas- workshopping your writing- working with different audiences- live readings and performances- writing and sharing your work online and offline- field trips and writing retreats
Applied learning - Work placementsIn your 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.
Live projectsYou’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.
Field tripsWe 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 opportunitiesApplication deadline
29 January
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
UCAS Points : 48
This must include at least 24 points from one A level or equivalent BTEC National qualifications excluding general studies. For example:DD at A LevelPPP in BTEC Extended Diploma.Pass from a T level qualification with D or E from core.A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels and EPQ.
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