BA (Hons) English Literature and Sociology

Subjects covered Level 4 (Year 1: September – April) The aim of the Level 4 programme is to give all students a thorough grounding in a both Sociology and English Literature. Typical topics studied include. • Narrative & Culture • Poetic Language • Introduction to Critical Theory • Introduction to the Renaissance • Introduction to Sociological Themes and Principles • The Sociology of Gender • The Sociology of inequality • Crime and Society You will also benefit from a course in academic skills for degree students. Level 5 (April in Year 1 – December in Year 2) Level 5 of the programme offers students the opportunity to develop their skills in more depth in a range of topics. Options are chosen from the following: • Shakespeare • Romantics • The Modern World: the long th century • Research Methods for English Studies • The Sociology of health • Contemporary Sociological Theories • Diversity and crime • Social Research Methods Level 6 (January in Year 2 to June in Year 2) In the final Level of study students have further opportunity to specialise in their chosen area. For example: • Mass media, culture and society • Global and risk sociology • Th Century Literature I • Gender and literature • Th Century Literature II – the present In addition to taught modules a dissertation will allow students to conduct research and investigate a topic in greater depth. The style of teaching and learning used in this programme has been carefully designed to suit the subject matter. We recognise that students learn in various ways, so we use a range of different teaching methods and situations to best deliver the learning outcomes for each module. The range of teaching and learning methods used in this programme includes: • Lecture based presentations • Individual and group project work • Individual presentations • Group and individual tutorials • Case studies • Classroom activities promoting interaction at peer and tutor level Assessment A wide range of assessment methods are used in this programme, which have been chosen to suit the subject material being taught. The range of assessment methods you will experience will give you the confidence and capability to complete an Honours degree and progress further in your career. Your Tutor will be on hand to provide support during the assessment process and discuss any queries you may have. The range of assessment methods used in this programme includes: • In-class tests • Assessed assignments • Formative assessment through assignment work feedback • Formal seen examination • Formal unseen examinations • Poster presentations • Powerpoint presentations • Reflective report • Literature review Careers The College is committed to delivering programmes that enhance the employability of our students by equipping them with the essential skills valued by employers. Graduates will have the knowledge and skills to progress into a range of careers onto progress into higher education. Studying English Literature is a great foundation for a career with many different employers. Public and private sector organisations such as the National Health Service (NHS), educational institutions, local and national government, financial and legal firms, and voluntary and charitable organisations employ English graduates in a range of roles, including: • Administration • Research • Finance • General management Other typical employers include: • Publishing companies • Advertising marketing and public relations agencies • Media organisations The retail, leisure and tourism sectors also typically recruit English graduates The skills and knowledge you develop studying sociology often focus on the human activities and relationships that connect individuals, groups and institutions, and relate to a wide variety of careers including. • Advice worker • Community development worker • Counsellor • Further education lecturer • Social researcher • Social worker While many sociology graduates enter work in the public sector in a social or welfare role, others go into a variety of jobs throughout the public and private sector. Some employers include local and central government, industry, commerce, the NHS, education authorities, further and higher education, and charitable, counselling and voluntary organisations. Opportunities also exist in the Civil Service and graduate management training schemes.