Would you like to explore what it means to be human? When you study English Literature at Oxford Brookes, you will immerse yourself in some of the biggest questions and ideas that have inspired writers for generations.
From Shakespeare to contemporary literature, you'll examine key aspects of culture and society. You’ll gain a keen understanding of how writers have tackled some of the major issues facing human beings across the centuries. And, you’ll read some of the greatest works of literature, exploring issues such as
- What identity means
- Whether literature can change the world
- What motivates us
Our expert teaching staff are active researchers and are widely published. This means we can offer modules that provide specialist pathways in:
- Creative Writing
- Drama
As you progress through your course, you can expect to build essential skills for future employment. You’ll develop your communication and critical thinking abilities. And, you’ll also have the opportunity to undertake a work placement or entrepreneurial project.
Course Details - Modules
In Year 1 you will study modules which foster the development of core skills for your degree. You may also take some modules outside the subject – and even learn a new language. Modules include Culture, Criticism and Literature, World Literature, Critical Theory, and Shakespeare. In Year 2 you will choose between core modules which broaden the knowledge and skills gained in Year 1. These include American Literature and Culture, The Literature of Space, The Novel and Modernity, and Culture, Crime and Transgression. You will also study a range of additional, optional modules allowing you to specialise in the areas of literary study that most interest you. Final year specialist optional modules offer intensive, small-group teaching in a particular area of literary study. These are designed to build on the work you have done in Year 2. In addition, you will choose either the Contemporary Literature (Synoptic) module or the Dissertation Module, working one-to-one with a specialist lecturer.
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:
Q320
Institution code:
O66
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
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.
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
65%
Go onto work and study:
90%
Fees and funding
England
1155.0
Module
Northern Ireland
1155.0
Module
Scotland
1155.0
Module
Wales
1155.0
Module
Channel Islands
1155.0
Module
EU
1825.0
Module
International
1825.0
Module
Additional Fee Information
Please note tuition fees for Home students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by government. Tuition fees for International students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students.
Oxford Brookes University intends to maintain its fees for new and returning Home students at the maximum permitted level.
Provider information
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Oxford
OX3 0BP
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