BA (Hons) English Literature and Sociology

The BA (Hons) English Literature and Sociology program at the University of Chester offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to the study of literature and society. Students will gain a deep understanding of the ways in which literature reflects and shapes societal attitudes, values, and beliefs. The program will also provide students with a range of practical skills, including critical analysis, research, and writing. With a focus on both historical and contemporary texts, this course is ideal for those interested in pursuing careers in fields such as teaching, publishing, or cultural studies.

Additional Information

The University of Chester has a strong reputation for its English literature and sociology programs, with a team of experienced lecturers who are experts in their fields. The campus is located in the picturesque town of Chester, which provides a unique learning environment that blends historic and cultural landmarks with modern facilities and resources. Students will have access to state-of-the-art library and computing facilities, as well as opportunities for practical work experience through partnerships with local organizations and institutions.

Discover Your Passion at the University of Chester

The University of Chester offers a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters student growth and development. With a commitment to small class sizes and personalized attention, students will have the opportunity to engage closely with their lecturers and peers. The university is also committed to providing opportunities for practical work experience and networking, helping students to build valuable connections in their field of study.

At Chester, we offer an engaging and supportive atmosphere in which ideas about literature are shared. Your contact hours will include individual tutorials with lecturers, seminars with other students and a tutor, and lectures attended by your whole year. Group discussion is at the heart of the degree, and we do everything we can to make the study of literature exciting, varied, and dynamic. We offer a wide range of assessments: as well as writing essays and sitting exams, you can gain marks for private study projects, oral presentations, and creative writing depending on the options you choose. You can opt to study film as well as literature or to link literature to wider issues like trauma, crime, fashion, and science. You can customize your degree as you progress, so by the third year, you might be taking several optional modules as well as working on a dissertation whose title you have created and where you work individually with a lecturer.

Our hard work in designing and teaching the course is reflected in the most recent National Student Survey where 100% of our students were satisfied with their teaching, which is well above the national average for the subject and speaks for itself.

Typical Entry:

112

UCAS points

GCE A Level:

112 UCAS points from GCE A Levels or equivalent. Typical offer - BCC-BBC including Humanities-based essay writing subjects such as English Literature, English Language, English Language & Literature, Philosophy, Religious Studies, History, or Classical Civilisation.

BTEC:

Accepted in combination with one of the Level subjects specified above.

Irish/Scottish Highers:

Irish Highers - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 including H3 in English

Scottish Highers - BBBB including English

International Baccalaureate:

26 points, including 5 in HL English

Access requirements:

Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit (including 15 in English Language or English Literature)

OCR:

Accepted in combination with one of the Level subjects specified above.

Extra Information / General Entry Requirements:

Welsh Baccalaureate (core) and Level General Studies will be recognized in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.