- Join a community passionate about the study of American literature and the broad subject of English - Tailor a programme to your interests from a diverse range of English and American writers, genres and historical periods - Immerse yourself in US culture on a two-week field trip to America, involving visits to Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, the Navajo Reservation and other places of interest - Attend the University of Winchester Writers’ Festival and Winchester Reading Series — an opportunity to meet authors, publishers and agents The literary cultures of the British Isles and North America mostly share the same language and are profoundly interrelated. It is impossible to understand the development of American literature without knowing about the long history of English literature. But likewise, modern British literature often shows a strong influence from across the Atlantic. On our English with American Literature programme you study how these great traditions have developed their own distinct voices, but also at times inspired each other and shared common themes. This wide-ranging and flexible course could involve studying texts from Chaucer, Shakespeare, Dickens and Emily Dickinson, through to American crime fiction, chick-lit, African American literature, or the modern American novel. Subjects are usually closely related to the research interests of teaching staff and engage with cutting-edge developments in the discipline. In Year 1, you develop skills in the analysis of literature and explore the most significant approaches to the study of the discipline. You select two modules that deal with American material and also place written texts in relation to wider aspects of American society and culture. In addition, each year you can study modules in Creative Writing, or focus on the historical development and current usage of the English language. In your second year, you build on key issues by studying broad-based modules encompassing the literary traditions of Britain and the US. You choose two modules from a range dedicated to American materials, including American Gothic, American Science Fiction, and Work and Money in American Literature. The modules examining English materials focus on major periods and genres, ranging from medieval literature to Postcolonial Fictions and The Postmodern Age. In Year 3, you write a dissertation and complete a Creative and Critical Extended Study in areas of your choice. You study two modules dedicated to American material and choose from a whole host of topics covering the English literary canon from Old English to contemporary fiction. A degree in English and American Literature opens many doors. Your ability to think analytically across different periods, cultures and genres from a number of perspectives, along with well honed research and writing skills enable you to excel in a variety of fields not just confined to the arts. The course is a great preparation for a variety of careers and our graduates have gone on to become teachers, lecturers, journalists, writers, actors, publishers and producers.

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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: Q3T7

Institution code: W76

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The following entry points are available for this course:

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Year 3

Applicants who wish to apply for advanced standing (exemption from part of a programme) based on previous study are considered on an individual basis. Applicants are required to provide transcripts. confirming the module titles and grades they have already achieved, as well as module handbooks and/or programme specifications showing the learning outcomes of the modules completed.

Applicants are required to hold a minimum of 2 x A-level or equivalent qualifications (e.g. 2 x BTEC National Subsidiary Diplomas) and we accept all A-level subjects, including Critical Thinking, General Studies and own-language A-levels. We welcome applicants who have completed the Extended Project (EP/EPQ) and points obtained from this qualification will be included in any offer. In addition, we accept a maximum of 32 points from level 3 qualifications below A2 that are included in the tariff (e.g. AS-levels not studied at A-level, music or dance qualifications). If you are a mature student, your application will be considered on its individual merits and work or other professional experience may be taken into consideration in lieu of other published requirements.

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Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	6.0	An overall score of 6.0, including 5.5 in writing is required. If you require Tier 4 sponsorship, you will require a minimum of 5.5 in all 4 components.

Student satisfaction : 60%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 75%

Go onto work and study: 100%

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

*Please note, the tuition fee for students from the rest of the EU (excluding ROI) are yet to be confirmed by the University. For further information about any additional costs associated with this course please see the individual course page on the University of Winchester website (www.winchester.ac.uk).

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