Discover how literature has shaped our view of the world, and develop core academic skills, with our BA English Literature with Foundation course. This four-year programme includes a foundation year that leads directly into the three-year course, providing an excellent route into a degree in English literature if you do not have the typical entry qualifications. Literature is characterised by extraordinary richness and diversity. Throughout your studies, you will explore texts from across the globe, across a range of genres and periods. Enter lively debate with others who share your passion for literature; study authors and genres that you may already know, and discover others that may be less familiar to you. Our BA English Literature with Foundation course will provide you with: - the creative and critical ability to examine texts in detail, and draw your own conclusions - knowledge of a variety of literary texts — including poetry, prose, drama and film — from a range of periods - an awareness of the ways in which literature responds to cultural context, and how texts accrue new meaning. You will be taught by experts from the Department of English Literature, whose expertise and research spans everything from medieval poetry to contemporary Caribbean and American fiction. Our BA English Literature with Foundation is flexible, and you will be encouraged to develop your own literary enthusiasms and follow your interests through our wide variety of modules. **Careers** Our BA English Literature with Foundation course can open the door to graduate careers that require excellent literacy and critical intelligence. The skills you'll develop are particularly attractive within: - communications and media industries - creative industries and publishing - the education sector. Prospective employers value the intellectual training, versatility, and resourcefulness that you will gain during your degree studies in English literature.

Sample modules include: - Study Skills - Persuasive Writing - Identities - Perspectives Check our website for more details of the course structure.

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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: Q302

Institution code: R12

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Foundation

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We welcome applicants from non-traditional educational backgrounds and will consider these applicants on a case-by-case basis. Contextual offers for this programme are typically two grades beneath our standard entry requirement, e.g. DDD.

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Full list of acceptable English Language Tests

http://www.reading.ac.uk/ad-EnglishTests.aspx

Student satisfaction : 89%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 90%

Go onto work and study: 95%

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
EU	19500.0	Year 1
International	19500.0	Year 1

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Reading
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