English Literature: Over three years you will study a variety of texts from the earliest times to the present day. Through the study of stimulating texts you will develop a range of core skills which will be relevant after graduation to many different roles and employment opportunities.
French: By the end of this course, you will have had the opportunity to develop your language and communication skills to a very high level through the study of the history and culture of France and other French-speaking countries. Placements in France, Belgium, Canada or other parts of the francophone world will be normally undertaken.
Teaching takes place at the Parkgate Road Campus.
Course Details - Modules
For the latest example of curriculum availability on this degree programme please refer to the University of Chester's Website.
Course Details – Assessment Method
English Literature -Assessment methods vary, and may include: coursework essays, seminar papers, oral presentations, resource-based learning exercises, portfolios, learning diaries, and a small number of formal examinations.
French - You will be assessed in all four language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking, as well as your ability to research and analyse. You will do this in a variety of formats: essays, role-plays, presentations, summaries, debates, portfolios, discussion papers, translations, projects, dissertation and exams.
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:
QR31
Institution code:
C55
Campus Name:
Chester
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
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
The Department requires one of the following subjects at GCE A Level: English Language, English Literature or English Combined (Language and Literature)
Please Note: There are two entry cohorts for combined honours French programmes.
Entry Cohort 1:
Students will be expected to hold GCE A Level French or equivalent
Entry Cohort 2:
Students with no previous knowledge, or only a basic knowledge (up to GCSE level), of French will be considered, providing they have GCSE grade C in a language.
The Department requires one of the following Higher subjects: English Language, English Literature or English Combined (Language and Literature) plus either Higher level French (Entry Cohort 1), or GCSE grade C in a language (Entry Cohort 2)
Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at Level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit or above (including 15 in English Language or English Literature plus either 15 in French (Entry Cohort 1) or GCSE grade C in a language (Entry Cohort 2))
Including 5 in HL English plus either 5 in HL French (Entry Cohort 1), or GCSE grade C in a language (Entry Cohort 2)
BTEC's are considered for entry, however the Department will also require the following subjects at GCE A Level: English Language, English Literature or English Combined (Language and Literature) plus either GCE A Level French (Entry Cohort 1), or GCSE grade C in a language (Entry Cohort 2)
The Department requires one of the following Higher subjects: English Language, English Literature or English Combined (Language and Literature) plus either Higher level French (Entry Cohort 1), or GCSE grade C in a language (Entry Cohort 2)
Please note that the Welsh Baccalaureate and A Level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.
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.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
79%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
65%
Go onto work and study:
85%
Fees and funding
EU
9250.0
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
Additional Fee Information
The University may increase these fees at the start of each subsequent year of your course in line with inflation at that time, as measured by the Retail Price Index. These fee levels and increases are subject to any necessary government, and other regulatory, approvals.
Provider information
Parkgate Road
Address2 are not listed for this Course.
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Chester
CH1 4BJ
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