Please note that the information provided relates to the current academic year and is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University. Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information. **Course summary** - Explore all aspects of English, with modules in literature, language and creative writing - Determine your direction of study and discover the areas that most fire your interest - Get a head start in the writing and publishing industries by teaming up with industry partners on live briefs and accredited work placements. - Give yourself the best chance to succeed and thrive, by developing your personal skills, awareness of resources and commitment to the subject If you’re passionate about all areas of English, then this course is for you. You will analyse an exciting variety of literary texts, discover the relationship between language and the world around you, and develop your creative voice in a range of genres and forms. **How you learn** On this course, you will be encouraged to think critically. You’ll respond to existing debates, develop a distinctive and confident writing voice and engage with the world through English language and literature. You'll be joining a welcoming academic and creative community that values your experience, perspective and contribution. During the foundation year, you will develop a good foundation of knowledge, to help you thrive in your University studies, but also the personal skills and awareness of resources that will help you manage your studies effectively and be self-motivated You learn through - specialist lectures, seminars, live brief projects and tutorials - an innovative range of assessments - small and large group sessions - creative problem solving - critical reflection - generating and pitching ideas - workshopping your writing - working with different audiences - live readings and performances - writing and sharing your work online and offline - field trips and writing retreats **Applied learning Work placements** In your second year, of the full degree, you’ll raise your professional profile through a placement module. You’ll have the chance to collaborate with external partners, undertake a work placement or develop your own enterprise. Previous students have worked with local schools and local children’s charities to develop materials and resources. Many have also gained experience in industries like publishing, event design and public relations, and some have even started their own businesses. **Live projects** You’ll get regular opportunities to showcase your knowledge and skills to our industry and community partners. You’ll work independently and in teams throughout your studies, bringing your ideas to life in response to real briefs. In the foundation year, you will undertake a series of projects that respond to real-world debates. **Field trips** We run regular local, regional and international field trips at no additional cost such as writing retreats, festivals and theatre visits. These start right from the beginning of the foundation year and continue throughout your studies. Students in previous years have visited London Book Fair, as well as events in Montreal, Canada and Zagreb, Croatia. They also took part in the Festival of Debate, Doc/Fest film festival and Off the Shelf literature festival, and attended the ZEE-Jaipur Literature Festival in London. **Networking opportunities** We work with renowned festivals such as Off the Shelf and Doc/Fest and bring literary agents, publishers and high profile writers to Sheffield to work with our students. You can take part in networking events and masterclasses, giving you a head start into the writing and publishing industries. You’ll also have the opportunity to work with leading researchers.

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances. You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information. Year 1 Compulsory modules Talent Accelerator 120 Year 2 Compulsory modules Craft And Form 40 Describing Language 20 Linguistic Creativity 20 Local To Global: Literary Explorations 40 Year 3 Compulsory modules Ideas Into Action 40 Imagined Futures: Literature, Time And Hope 20 What's The Story? Long And Short Fiction 20 Elective modules A Fine Line: Poetry And Poetics 20 Exploring Second Language Learning 20 Foreign Language 20 Foundation Studies In Tesol 20 Style And Interpretation 20 Talk And Interaction 20 The Literature Of Things 20 Year 4 Optional modules Placement Year Final year Elective modules Changing Lives: Literature And Social Movements 20 Counter-Culture And Creativity 20 Creative Writing Major Project 40 Exploring English Education 20 Foreign Language 20 Language Dissertation 40 Language, Learning And Wellbeing 20 Life On Earth: Writing And Environment 20 Literature Research Project 40 Make It New: Experimental Writing 20 Reading And The Mind 20 Revealing Gender 20 Tesol Classroom Teaching And Reflection 20 The Ends Of The Earth: Literature And The Anthropocene 20 The Spectacular City: Exploring Urban Spaces 20 Writing For Change: Writing And Advocacy 20 Writing For Young People 20

Coursework

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

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: C009

Institution code: S21

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.

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

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/english/ba-honours-english-with-foundation-year/full-time/2022

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	6.0	If English is not your first language you need an IELTS score of 6.0 or above, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each skill.

English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Student satisfaction : 79%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 70%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Republic of Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
EU	14415.0	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	14415.0	Year 1

Our tuition fees for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2022/23 are regulated by the UK government and are yet to be confirmed. For an indication, our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2021/22 is £9,250 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200. Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2022/23 is £14,415 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.

City Campus
Howard Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Sheffield
S1 1WB