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BA (Hons) English Literature

Canterbury Christ Church University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The BA (Hons) English Literature course at Canterbury Christ Church University offers students the opportunity to explore the rich and diverse world of English literature. Students will learn how to analyze and interpret literary texts, as well as develop their own critical thinking and writing skills. The course covers a wide range of topics, including Shakespearean drama, Romantic poetry, and modernist fiction. In addition to developing a deep understanding of literary works, students will also gain valuable skills in communication, research, and cultural awareness. Graduates of this course are well-prepared for careers in teaching, journalism, publishing, or further academic study.

Additional Information

The BA (Hons) English Literature course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter and the skills necessary to succeed in a variety of fields. The course is taught by experienced academics who are experts in their field, and students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources. The course also offers opportunities for students to engage in creative writing and critical analysis, as well as participate in literary events and workshops.

Experience the beauty and richness of Canterbury Christ Church University, where knowledge and culture come alive.

Canterbury Christ Church University is a unique and vibrant academic community that provides students with an inspiring learning environment. The university's beautiful campus, located in the historic city of Canterbury, offers easy access to cultural and artistic resources, as well as a diverse range of academic disciplines. The university's commitment to providing high-quality teaching and research opportunities ensures that students receive the best possible education, preparing them for successful careers after graduation.

Why You Should Study This Course

If you want to join a close-knit community where you can analyze books, evaluate the debates they inspire, and develop transferable skills in communication, critical thinking, and digital literacy then study English Literature with us.

In our course, you’ll explore the ways that literature helps us to imagine what it is like to walk in other people’s shoes, and how it can take us on journeys of self-discovery. You’ll have the opportunity to indulge your passion for a text or topic in your dissertation and apply your skills in projects and work placements related to your subject interests.

We’re proud of our high level of student satisfaction, in the latest National Student Survey 100% of our English Literature students were satisfied overall with their course, and 94% said staff made the subject interesting.

General Eligibility

A Levels: BBC

BTEC: DMM

Access: 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits 

International Baccalaureate: 29 Points

Combinations: A combination of qualifications totaling 112 UCAS points

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Core module:

  • The Art of Criticism: Writing about Literature

  • Texts and Contexts

  • Critical Approaches to Literature

  • The Nature of Literature

  • Literary Adaptations

  • Creative Readers and Professional Bookworms

2 Year 2

Core module:

  • Literature Matters

Optional module:

  • Banned Books and Dissident Voices

  • Shakespeare and the Theatre of His Time

  • Women Writers: Finding a Voice

  • British Romanticism 1785-1831

  • Modern Literature and the First World War

  • Applied Humanities Employability in Practice

3 Year 3

Core module:

  • Dissertation Foundation

  • Dissertation

Optional module:

  • Popular Fiction

  • True Story: The Art of Nonfiction

  • Writing the Color Line: From Plessy to Ferguson

  • The Rise of the Professional Writer

  • The Supernatural on the Shakespearean Stage

  • Scandalous Romantics

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

IELTS 6.5 or equivalency – with no less than 5.5 in any element.

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