Course Summary

**Your study of English Language and Literature at Hull - the country’s “most poetic city” - will see you developing strong personal and professional skills; you will engage with the power of the word in communicating ideas about society, the environment, crime, race and gender, as well as explore literature from the medieval era to the twenty-first century.** This programme is designed to deliver excellent employability skills. In many future careers, including journalism, marketing and of course teaching, there is an ever-increasing need to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of both language and literature. You’ll learn the art of effective communication and analyse how language influences everything from business to political discourse and social media. Throughout the programme, you’ll explore prose, poetry and drama with expert teachers and critics, and engage with literature which speaks to urgent issues of the day. At Hull, you'll benefit from additional opportunities such as an active English Society, and a student-run annual anthology of writing - the Hull Scribbler. We also hold termly Writing Showcases, organised by students, to celebrate our students' work. **Official Team GB partners** Did you know that the University of Hull is the official University Partner of Team GB? Our united belief is that anyone, with the right opportunities ahead and a dedicated team behind, can achieve extraordinary things. This is what our partnership with Team GB is built on. Extraordinary is in you – and we’ll help you find it. What does this mean for you? It means that whether you’re studying sports science, or marketing, or logistics, or healthcare, or engineering, you’ll be able to gain invaluable experience through this unique partnership. We are working with Team GB to create opportunities for volunteering and work experience, to get involved with meet-and-greet sessions with Olympians, host on-campus talks from guest speakers and so much more. Some of our students recently helped Team GB athletes get their kit ready to compete in preparation for the Minsk 2019 European Games. It’s an extraordinary partnership, and you won’t find it anywhere else. Find out more at hull.ac.uk/teamgb

Course Details - Modules

Year 1 Compulsory modules Exploring English Analysing Texts, Discourse and Language The Power of the Word: Stylistics Digital Language Analysis: How to Code Text Poetry, Past and Present Drama, Conflict and Identity Year 2 Compulsory modules Crime and Transgression Learning Language: Acquisition and Literacy Writing the Environment Digital Language Analysis: How to Analyse 'Big Language Data' Take one English Literature module per trimester - choose from: All the World's a Stage Travel, Cultural Encounters and Conflict Dystopian Fiction Secrets, Scandals and Rebellions Love, Desire, Death Making it New Year 3 Compulsory modules Research Project (40 credits) Critical Discourse Analysis: People, Power, Perspective Forensic Linguistics: Investigating Crime and Criminal Justice Take one English Literature module per trimester - choose from: Unruly Subjects: Voices from the Margins Crime Scenes Voyage Out: Navigating the Language and Literature of the Sea Writing Britain Now Intercultural Shakespeares Gothic Imagination Written on the Body All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.

Course Details – Assessment Method

You'll be assessed through a combination of written, practical and coursework assessments throughout your degree. Written assessment typically includes exams and multiple choice tests. Practical is an assessment of your skills and competencies. This could include presentations, school experience, work experience or laboratory work. Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.

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: Q302

Institution code: H72

Campus Name: The University of Hull

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

Points can be from any qualification on the UCAS tariff, but must include at least 80 points from A levels BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma CACHE Diploma or Extended Diploma Irish Leaving Certificate Scottish Highers Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma or a combination of appropriate Level 3 qualifications


Applicants with other qualifications are welcome to apply.

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

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 This course requires IELTS 6.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in each skill. For other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by the University please visit www.hull.ac.uk
Institution's Own Test 60% overall (with minimum 55% in each skill)

Please click below for a list of the English language qualifications we accept.

https://www.hull.ac.uk/Choose-Hull/Study-at-Hull/Admissions/English-language-requirements.aspx

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 85%

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

Go onto work and study: 70%

Fees and funding

Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
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
International 14800.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Admissions Office
Cottingham Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Hull
HU6 7RX

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