Do you love literature and enjoy getting lost in books? Are you creative and imaginative?
Through studying a diverse range of writers – encompassing Shakespeare to Jamaica Kincaid – you will develop new perspectives, interpretations and ideas. This in turn will give you a deeper understanding of the world, yourself, and your own outlook on life.
We offer a variety of modules in both American Studies and English, covering:
- African American literature
- English language in a global and digital age
- Immigrant and ethnic writing
- American and British theatre
- Transatlantic and postcolonial literary cultures
- Women's writing
- LGBTQ+ literature
You can also experience North America, by choosing to study abroad for a year at a US or Canadian university.
Course Details - Modules
In year one you will study three core American and Canadian Studies modules. You will be introduced to key themes and issues in American literature, covering major authors, texts and literary movements from the early 1800s to the present day. You will also take a multidisciplinary module that explores the literature, film and culture of Canada. You will also choose three optional modules from English, across four possible areas of study.
In year two, you take one core American and Canadian Studies module, choosing from two possibilities. For your optional modules, you take two from American Studies and three from English.
You can apply to spend your third year studying in North America, transferring to a four-year course and returning to Nottingham for your final year to complete your course. This is not compulsory – if you choose not to study abroad, you will complete your degree in three years.
In your final year (which is 'year four' if you take your third year abroad) you take a dissertation, making up the remaining credits from optional modules in both subjects.
Placement and volunteering opportunities are available in the School of English and the Department of American and Canadian Studies, as well as via the Nottingham Advantage Award.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this 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:
QT37
Institution code:
N84
Campus Name:
University Park Campus
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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 B in English.
This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Sottish Advanced Highers at grades AB including English.
Pass with 60 credits overall; 45 at level 3. Of the level 3 credits, at least 21 should be passed at Merit or above and this must include 9 credits of English graded Distinction.
Including English. This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Scottish Higher grades ABBBB.
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels and must include English.
If you have already achieved your EPQ at Grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject.
If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.
Including English Higher Level 5 points.
This qualification is considered alongside A Level English grade B (or UoN accepted equivalent).
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels and must include English.
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels and must include English.
This qualification is considered alongside other UoN accepted qualifications such as A Levels and must include English.
Including M2 in English.
European Baccalaureate - 75% overall including at least 8.0 in English.
GCSE requirements: English grade C (numeric grade 4).
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
55%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
90%
Go onto work and study:
100%
Fees and funding
Republic of Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
EU
20000.0
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
20000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
University Park
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Nottingham
NG7 2RD
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