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BA English Literature

Durham University - Study Group, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The BA English Literature program at Durham University - Study Group offers students a comprehensive understanding of the English language and literature. The course covers a wide range of texts, from medieval poetry to contemporary fiction, and provides students with a deep appreciation of the cultural, historical, and social contexts in which literature was produced. Students will learn how to analyze and interpret literary works, as well as develop critical thinking and writing skills. With a strong focus on developing close reading and analytical skills, this program prepares students for further academic study or careers in fields such as publishing, teaching, and cultural criticism.

Additional Information

The program is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, and workshops. Students will have the opportunity to engage with a diverse range of texts, including works by major authors such as Shakespeare, Dickens, and Woolf. The course also offers opportunities for students to develop their creative writing skills through workshops and tutorials. In addition, students will have access to a wide range of resources, including the Durham University Library's extensive collection of rare books and manuscripts.

Discover the rich heritage of English literature at Durham University - Study Group.

Durham University is one of the top universities in the UK for English Literature, with a long history of academic excellence in the subject. The Study Group campus provides a supportive and inspiring environment for students to learn and grow. Located in the heart of Durham City, the campus is surrounded by stunning architecture and natural beauty, providing the perfect setting for students to focus on their studies.

Why You Should Study This Course

Single Honours in English Studies offers a comprehensive syllabus, which combines traditional areas of literary study with new and developing areas of the discipline. It aims to develop your conceptual abilities and analytical skills by exposing you to a variety of literary-critical approaches, to promote and develop clarity and persuasiveness in argument and expression, and to enable you to develop, to a high degree of competence, a range of skills which are subject-specific and transferable. A degree in English Studies will equip you for a wide variety of professions and employment, as well as for the advanced postgraduate study of English and related disciplines.

General Eligibility

A level offer €“ A*AA including English Literature (or the combined English Literature and Language A level).

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL93
  • PTE65
  • Duolingo89
IELTS: 6.5 (no component under 6.0)_x000D_ _x000D_ TOEFL iBT (internet-based test) and TOEFL iBT Home Edition: 92 (no component under 23)

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