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BA (Hons) English Literature

York St John University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The BA (Hons) English Literature course at York St John University offers a comprehensive and stimulating learning experience that will help you develop a deep understanding of literature, critical thinking, and analytical skills. You'll study a range of texts from different historical periods and genres, exploring the ways in which literature reflects and shapes cultural attitudes, values, and beliefs. Through practical workshops and seminars, you'll develop your writing and critical thinking skills, and learn how to apply literary theories and methods to real-world situations. Our experienced lecturers will support and guide you throughout the course, providing individualized feedback and mentorship. By the end of the course, you'll be well-prepared for a career in teaching, publishing, or other creative fields.

Additional Information

This course is designed to provide a solid foundation in English Literature, while also offering flexibility and choice to allow you to tailor your studies to your interests. You'll have the opportunity to explore a range of topics, including poetry, drama, and fiction, and to engage with contemporary debates and issues in literary studies. Our graduates have gone on to pursue successful careers in teaching, publishing, and other creative fields, and we are confident that this course will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in your chosen profession.

Discover Your Passion for Literature at York St John University

York St John University is a vibrant and supportive community of learners and educators. Our campus is located in the historic city of York, which offers a unique blend of cultural and intellectual resources. We are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse learning environment, where all students can thrive and reach their full potential. Our English Literature program is highly regarded for its academic rigor and practical focus, and our graduates are highly sought after by employers. By choosing to study at York St John University, you'll be joining a community of scholars and professionals who are passionate about literature and committed to making a positive impact in the world.

Why You Should Study This Course

Words matter. Thats our philosophy. We believe that reading literature from times, places, and lives that are different from our own provides a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us. To this degree, you will explore texts themselves and their place in the societies and cultures they are part of. We are committed to helping our students gain professional skills and experience, which is why this course includes a dedicated employability module. This allows you to gain professional experience in a setting relevant to your own career goals. You will have the opportunity to take part in workshops, writing sessions, and readings with prominent literary figures through the York Literature Festival. This event runs every year in partnership with the university. In recent years the Festival has attracted authors including Margaret Atwood, Will Self, Polly Toynbee, Ian McMillan, and Michel Faber. You can also join our field trips, which take us to places like London, Whitby, and Stratford-Upon-Avon.

General Eligibility

104 UCAS Tariff points 3 GCSEs at grade C/4 (or equivalent) including English Language and Maths.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Introduction to Literary Studies 1

  • Writing, Research and Literature

  • Forms of Narrative

  • Introduction to Literary Studies 2

  • Theorising Literature: Power and Identity

  • Canonicity

2 Year 2
  • Literature at Work

  • Literary Theory

  • Dawn of Print

  • Adaptations

  • Science Fiction for Survival

  • Mapping America

  • Conflicting Words

  • Gothicism, Romanticism and Revolution

  • Culture, Controversy and Media

  • Sick Novels: Literature and Disease

  • Shakespeare: Perspectives

  • Writing Fiction

  • Writing Reality: Creative Non-Fiction

  • Independent Cinema

  • Writing Poetry

3 Year 3
  • English Literature Research Project

  • The Victorian Novel: Realism, Sensation, Naturalism

  • The Experimental Century: Cultural Change in the Twentieth Century

  • Gothic Origins

  • The Making of Modern Drama

  • Research Now I and II

  • American Radicals: Outside the Canon

  • Writing the Caribbean

  • Cultures of the Now: Contemporary Writing

  • Gender and Sexualities

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69
If English is not your first language you will need to show that you have English Language competence at IELTS level 6.0 (with no skill below 5.5) or equivalent.

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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