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BA (Hons) English Literature and Publishing

Bath Spa University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the English literature and publishing industries. You will study a range of literary works from different periods and genres, as well as gain an insight into the publishing process, including editing, design, production, and marketing. The course will also cover the role of technology in publishing, including e-books, digital platforms, and online communities. By the end of the course, you will have developed a broad range of skills in literary analysis, critical thinking, writing, and communication, as well as an understanding of the practical applications of your knowledge in the field of publishing.

Additional Information

This course is designed to provide students with a thorough grounding in both English literature and publishing. You will have the opportunity to explore different genres and periods of literature, including contemporary writing, classical works, and popular culture. In addition, you will learn about the various aspects of the publishing industry, such as book production, distribution, and marketing. The course also includes workshops and practical exercises to help you develop your skills in editing, design, and other areas of publishing.

Experience the Best of English Literature and Publishing at Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University is an ideal place to study English Literature and Publishing due to its strong reputation for excellence in these fields. The university has a long history of producing graduates who have gone on to successful careers in publishing, journalism, and teaching. The department of English and Creative Writing at Bath Spa University is particularly renowned for its expertise in the field, with faculty members who are actively engaged in research and creative writing.

Why You Should Study This Course

We combine the academic study of literature with skill-based modules to create a practical, applied English Literature degree. You’ll learn how to analyze a wide range of literary texts, but you'll also learn practical skills.

You’ll apply your knowledge and your skills in practical, professional ways, in preparation for the next stage in your career.

General Eligibility

  • Indian students with 65% marks at Grade XII / Pakistani students with 70% marks at Grade XII

  • A Level – Grades BCC

  • Accredited Prior Learning equivalent to Year 1 and Year 2.

  • Other equivalent qualifications from EduQual/BTEC with Merit.

  • Copy of latest school credentials

  • Passport copy

  • Emirates ID (if any)

  • Visa Page Copy

  • Passport Size ID photo

Successful completion of one of the following:

  • A recognized post-secondary course.

  • University preparation (foundation) studies.

  • One year of study at a recognized tertiary or higher education institution.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Parallel Texts

  • Romance and Revolution

  • Worlds of Ideas

  • Narratives of Belonging

  • Protest and Persuasion

  • Thinking Together: Humanities in the 21st Century

2 Year 2
  • Voices in Conversation

  • Reading Communities

  • Bodies

  • The Book

  • The Literature of Laughter

  • Who Do You Think You Are? Writing the Self, Written Lives

  • The Marvellous - Writing Beyond Realism

  • Transgressions

  • Digital Humanities

  • Working Together

  • Transformative Communities

  • Professional Placement Year

3 Year 3
  • English Project

  • Cosmopolitanisms - Writing Beyond Borders

  • Literature and Psychology

  • Nation and Race in the Early Modern Atlantic World

  • Novel Forms

  • Outsiders - Women and Writing

  • Shock of the New

  • Writing and Environmental Crisis

  • Writing Now - Prizes, Popularity and Politics

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

A mandatory English Language Test by Bath Spa University UK conducted in the Bath Spa University Academic Center RAK Campus; or IELTS (Academic) test results with an overall score of 6.0, a minimum score of 5.5 for each skill/band.

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