English and Theology and Religious Studies

Leeds University Business School

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In Leeds

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Leeds

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This prestigious degree allows you to explore the full range of poetry, prose and drama in English, from Old English and medieval literature to contemporary writing from around the world. Core modules will give you a thorough grounding in the development of literature in English over time, while optional modules enable you to develop specialist knowledge of topics that interest you. From Arthurian legends or Shakespeare to postcolonial fiction, there’s plenty of variety to choose from.
Theology focuses on the beliefs and ideas of one religious tradition. Religious Studies looks at different religions and faith communities. Both subjects think about how religions shape and are shaped by wider society. At Leeds you’ll be able to explore the role and development of religious belief and practice from both perspectives. Core and optional modules will allow you to explore all the major world religions, what they have meant to people over time and how they are evolving today.
The world class Brotherton Library holds a wide variety of manuscript, archive and early printed material in its Special Collections– valuable assets for your independent research. Our additional library resources are also excellent, and the University Library offers a comprehensive training programme to help you make the most of them.

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Leeds (North Yorkshire)
Maurice Keyworth Building, The University Of Leeds, LS2 9JT

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About this course

Entry requirements
A-level: AAB including A in English, excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking.
Other course specific tests:
When an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be ABB at A Level including A in English (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking) and grade A in the EPQ.
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Subjects

  • Religious Studies
  • Theology
  • English
  • Drama
  • University
  • Religions
  • Poetry
  • Prose

Course programme

A joint honours degree allows you to study the same core topics as students on each single honours course, but you’ll take fewer optional and discovery modules so you can fit in both subjects. You’ll also undertake a major research project in either subject in your final year.

English

In your first year you’ll choose from core modules exploring poetry, prose and drama through time. You may have the chance to study optional modules in English or discovery modules from across the University. Over the next two years you’ll develop your knowledge and skills through a choice of core modules focusing on different literary periods from the medieval period to today. We offer an exceptionally wide range of optional modules, enabling you to specialise in the periods, regions, genres, or themes that interest you most.

Theology and Religious Studies

Core modules in your first year will introduce the principles of theology and religious studies, studying Christian theology and the role of religion in modern Britain. You’ll also choose from optional modules on religious traditions such as East Asian religions or themes like philosophy of religion. You’ll develop your knowledge over the next two years: a core module will place religion in context and you’ll choose optional modules covering diverse topics, from the concept of sin to African religious practice.

Course structure

These are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.

Modules Year 1

Compulsory modules

  • Studying and Researching English 5 credits
  • Introduction to the Study of Religion/s 10 credits
  • Introducing Theology 10 credits
  • Foundations of English Studies
Optional modules

Examples of the optional modules available are shown below. Please contact us for more details of the requirements and choices available.

  • Prose: Reading and Interpretation 20 credits
  • Poetry: Reading and Interpretation 20 credits
  • Introduction to the Study of Islam 10 credits
  • Introduction to the Bible 10 credits
  • Studying Christianity 10 credits
  • Religion, Politics and Society in the Modern World 10 credits

Year 2

Compulsory modules

  • Studying Religion in Context 20 credits
Optional modules

Examples of the optional modules available are shown below. Please contact us for more details of the requirements and choices available.

  • Medieval Literature 20 credits
  • Eighteenth-Century Literature 20 credits
  • Literature of the Romantic Period 20 credits
  • Philosophy of Religion 20 credits
  • Buddhism 20 credits
  • Theology and Ethical Theory 20 credits

Year 3

Compulsory modules

  • Final Year Project
Optional modules

Examples of the optional modules available are shown below. Please contact us for more details of the requirements and choices available.

  • Modern Literature 20 credits
  • Postcolonial Literature 20 credits
  • Contemporary Literature 20 credits

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