If you love books and enjoy exploring new ideas, then English Literature is for you. During this course, you’ll not only get to read (and discuss) some of the greatest works ever written but also learn how to research, analyse, debate and create. There are lots of English Literature courses out there, so why choose us?
* We offer a wide range of module options to choose from, diverse and unique forms of coursework assessment (but no exams), and excellent employment prospects.
* 100% overall student satisfaction (NSS 2020).
* Our team of academic staff are ranked in the top 5 in the UK for the quality of their research publications (REF 2014).
* 100% of graduates from this course are in work and/or further study fifteen months after graduating (HESA Graduate Outcomes 17/18, UK domiciled graduates).
* We get you out of the classroom on a range of exciting fieldtrips including The Bronte Parsonage, The British Library and Shakespeare's Globe in London.
* You'll learn to navigate digital resources and to present your ideas using the latest media.
* Every year students also have the chance to get involved in events at the Huddersfield Literature Festival (https://www.huddlitfest.org.uk/).
We never lose sight of the pleasure that comes from reading, discussing and writing. We also want you to finish your course with the kind of practical, transferable skills needed in the real world – things like critical thinking, researching, independent study, communicating and arguing persuasively.
Additional Costs Placements:
The nature and suitability of your work placement is decided in consultation with your tutors. You are responsible for making your own arrangements for any travel or incurred costs in relation to the placement module, or in relation to the optional placement year if you chose to undertake one as part of your degree.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1
Core module:
Literary Genres
Option modules:
Choose four from a list which may include:
Thinking Critically
The Essay
Integrated Learning Portfolio
Introduction to Research
Year 2
Core modules:
Literary Histories
Critical Concepts 1
English Literature Work Placement
Option modules:
Choose two from a list which may include:
Literature and Making
Research Methods
Year 3 - optional placement year
Final year
Core modules:
Advanced Critical Practice
Critical Concepts 2
Dissertation in English Literature
Option modules:
Choose one from a list which may include:
Public Humanities
Course Details – Assessment Method
The assessment of this course will be based on both written and practical work including examinations, essays, presentations, posters, research projects and screencasts.
Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
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.
Application Codes
Course code:
Q320
Institution code:
H60
Campus Name:
Main Site
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
including a minimum grade B in any form of English or a related subject (History, Languages, Drama, Film Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Politics, etc.)
from a combination of Level 3 qualifications including a minimum grade B at A Level in any form of English or a related subject.
or above, modules to include any form of English or a related subject.
120-112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications including Higher Level English at grade 6.
Applications from international students will be considered on an individual basis, and with advice from the University's International Office.
Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered. For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.5 overall with no element lower than 6.0, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.
Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our 'Where are you from?' information pages.
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
65%
Go onto work and study:
80%
Fees and funding
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
EU
15000.0
Year 1
International
15000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
This information is for applicants applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2021/22. Please note that your tuition fees for subsequent years may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X). This webpage will be updated with 2022/23 tuition fees as information becomes available.
If you are an EU or International student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available - http://www.hud.ac.uk/international/tuition-fees/
Please email the Student Finance Office (sfo@hud.ac.uk) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.
Provider information
Queensgate
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Huddersfield
HD1 3DH
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