Study Philosophy and English literature together and learn to make your point of view stand out with substance, as well as style. You’ll consider big questions such as ‘Who are we?’, ‘What can we know?’, and ‘What should we do to lead worthwhile lives?’ and discover how great minds have tried to answer them. Alongside this, you’ll explore how English literature is shaped by its historical and cultural context, and how, in turn, it influences readers and society. In doing this you’ll also explore other subjects such as history, politics, religion, psychology and history of art. Your studies will be supported by our expert lecturers, who offer one-to-one tutoring and personalised feedback. This support helped our philosophy courses rank first in the UK in the National Student Survey 2020, and top in the UK for “Satisfied with Feedback) (The Guardian University Guide 2021 ). You can also choose to focus on areas of particular interest to you, such as Victorian literature, poetry, contemporary fiction, and the work of philosophers including Kant, Descartes and Heidegger. You’ll gain valuable research skills by using bibliographies, databases and information technology to answer important questions about literature and you’ll also develop your problem solving, critical thinking and judgement skills by analysing major philosophical ideas These are important skills, with the World Economic Forum ranking complex problem solving and critical thinking among the top ten skills needed to succeed in today’s job market. As a Philosophy and English Literature graduate you’ll have a wide range of careers open to you and you can take an optional placement year to discover what sort of role you’re best suited to. You can also engage in philosophical discussions and debates through our student-led Philosophy Society, attend events such as our Royal Institute of Philosophy lecture series or boost your employability by learning a language with our Anglia Language Programme.

Core Modules Year 1: A History of English Literature 1: Writing Matters. Reason and Argument: An Introduction to Philosophy. A History of English Literature 2: Reading Literature and Theory. World Philosophies. Year 2: Ethics in Theory and Practice. Ruskin Module. Philosophy of Art and Image. The European Novel: Desire and Transgression. Year 3: Work Placement (Humanities and Social Sciences). Year 4: Undergraduate Major Project - Philosophy. Spectacle and Representation in Renaissance Drama. Concepts of Good and Evil. Optional Modules (Subject to availability) Year 2: Writing Short Fiction. Making a Difference. Modernism and the City. Working With Philosophy. Kant and the Empiricists. Victorian Literature and Culture. Dialogue and Debate: More to Milton. The History of English. A Module from the Anglia Language Programme. Romantic Conflicts. Writing World War One: Trauma, Memory, Resistance. AI and Philosophies of the Future. Descartes and the Rationalists. Reading Beyond Britain. Science Fiction. Contemporary Issues in Stylistics. A Module from the Anglia Language Programme. Mind and Cognition. Year 4: Experiencing God. Elizabeth Gaskell and the BrontesElizabeth Gaskell and the Brontes. Renaissance Magic. Politics and Social Media. Careers with English. Writing Poetry. Knowledge, Truth and Doubt. Heidegger and Phenomenology. Language, Flesh, Philosophy. Theorising Children's Literature. Romantic Ideals. Contemporary Fiction.

You’ll show your progress through a combination of exams, essays, portfolios, presentations, reviews and reports, as well as your final-year Major Project.

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: VQ55

Institution code: A60

Campus Name: Cambridge Campus

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://aru.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/philosophy-and-english-literature

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English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Student satisfaction : 68%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 50%

Go onto work and study: 65%

England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	9250.0	Year 1

Please note the fee for the placement year is £1250 (This is a provisional fee and subject to change) https://aru.ac.uk/student-life/preparing-for-university/help-with-finances/undergraduate 2022 international fees are to be confirmed

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