English

English

Introduction
The degree covers the major texts and authors from all periods of English literature, and also gives students the opportunity to develop their own special interests. Mandatory period units present the historical development of English literature, while optional special subject units explore particular authors, topics, or genres. Small-group teaching is the foundation of this degree, which allows it to be closely integrated into the research culture of the department. There may be an opportunity for Single Honours students to spend one teaching block of the second year at a university in Europe or America.

Teaching and Learning
Approaches to Poetry, Approaches to Shakespeare, and Literatures 1, 2, 3 and 4 are taught in one-hour tutorial groups (six to eight students), supplemented by three one-hour lecturers (typically 80 students) per week. Critical Issues and special subjects are taught in two-hour seminars (eight to 15 students).

Assessment
Assessment of your degree class is based on marks awarded in your second and third years; first-year marks are not considered.

In your first and second years, your marks come from a combined system of continually assessed essays and sit-down examinations, heavily weighted towards the former.

In your third year, your marks come from continually assessed essays.

BA English

Programme structure
Year 1:

• Approaches to Poetry
• Critical Issues followed by
• Approaches to Shakespeare
• Contemporary Writing or Introduction to Old English or open unit

Year 2:

• Literature 1 (1200-1500)
• Special subject followed by
• Literature 2 (1500-1700)
• Special subject

Year 3:

• Literature 3 (1700-1830)
• Special subject followed by
• Literature 4 (1830-1945)
• Special subject or Dissertation

Entry Requirements
A Levels

• AAA including A in English Literature or combined English Literature and Language

14-19 Advanced Diploma

• Overall grade A in the Diploma and grade A in A-level English Literature (ASL)

BTEC

• DDD-DDM usually in addition to grade A in A-level English Literature

Access

• Pass Access to HE Diploma with at least 33 credits at Merit and / or Distinction. Usually with grade A in A-level English Literature or equivalent. Additional written work may be required

SQA

• SH: AAAAA
• AH: AA

Welsh Bacc

• Pass Advanced Diploma with AA in two A-levels to include English Literature

IB Diploma

• 37 points to include 6 (English), 6, 6 at Higher level

EB

• 85% overall to include 8.5 in English

IELTS

• 7.5 in all parts

Selection:
UCAS form

Deferred Entry:
Considered but places are limited to ensure fairness to applicants applying the following year.