English Language and Literature, BA Hons

University of Greenwich

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Duration

    3 Years

Our English language and literature degree combines the study of English language, communication and literature.


The language element of our degree in English language and literature will introduce you to the properties of English, from the structure of words and sentences to the use of language in society. The literary aspect explores challenging texts and new ways of reading, tackling everything from drama and visual narratives to fiction and poetry. You can also study a foreign language, undertake a work placement, or develop the skills needed to follow a career in journalism.

Popular career options for our English language and literature graduates include teaching, interpretation services, journalism, marketing and publishing.

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About this course

104 UCAS points from A-Levels (we also accept UCAS points from alternative Level 3 qualifications including: BTEC Nationals, the International Baccalaureate and Scottish and Irish Highers)
AND YOU WILL ALSO REQUIRE:

GCSE English (Language or Literature) AND GCSE Maths at grade 4/C or above. We also consider equivalent qualifications in English and Maths at Level 2, in place of GCSEs.

What you should know about this course
This course features two core strands: language analysis (sound, meaning and use)
and English literature, where you study a range of texts and new ways of reading.
Discover new ways to read challenging texts, including drama and visual narratives, fiction and poetry.
You can study a foreign language or undertake a work placement.
Our teaching methods will help you develop your skills in data analysis, logical and critical thinking, and creative and presentation skills.

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Subjects

  • English Language
  • Mandarin
  • English
  • Drama
  • Sound
  • International
  • Global
  • Project
  • Writing
  • Communication Training
  • Poetry

Course programme

Year 1

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

  • Literary Forms of Representation (30 credits)
  • Foundations of Linguistics (30 credits)
  • Language, Communication and Society (30 credits)

Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.

  • Mandarin 1 (30 credits)
  • Mandarin 2 (30 credits)
  • Mandarin 3 (30 credits)
  • English For Academic Purposes 6 (30 credits)
  • The Canon: A Short History of Western Literature (30 credits)
  • European Languages (French 1) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (French 2) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (French 3) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (French 4) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Italian 1) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Italian 2) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Italian 3) (30 credits)
  • Writing for the Media (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Spanish 1) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Spanish 2) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Spanish 3) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Spanish 4) (30 credits)
Year 2

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

  • Applied Linguistics (30 credits)
  • Meaning in Language (30 credits)

Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.

  • Poetry and Drama in Context (30 credits)
  • Prose Fiction in Context (30 credits)

Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.

  • American Fictions (30 credits)
  • Mandarin 1 (30 credits)
  • Mandarin 2 (30 credits)
  • Mandarin 3 (30 credits)
  • International Bestsellers (30 credits)
  • Poetry and Drama in Context (30 credits)
  • Prose Fiction in Context (30 credits)
  • English For Academic Purposes 6 (30 credits)
  • Shakespeare, Then and Now (30 credits)
  • European Languages (French 1) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (French 2) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (French 3) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (French 4) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Italian 1) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Italian 2) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Italian 3) (30 credits)
  • Writing Journalism (30 credits)
  • Work Placement (Level 5) (30 credits)
  • Language Research Project (French, Italian, Spanish) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Spanish 1) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Spanish 2) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Spanish 3) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Spanish 4) (30 credits)
Year 3

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

  • Literature and Publishing Since 1820 (30 credits)
  • Advanced Language Structure and Meaning (30 credits)

Students are required to choose 60 credits from this list of options.

  • Mandarin 2 (30 credits)
  • Mandarin 3 (30 credits)
  • Dissertation - Languages and International Studies (30 credits)
  • The Literature of the Gothic (30 credits)
  • English in World Literatures: Postcolonial and Transnational Writing (30 credits)
  • Contemporary Writing and Critical Theory (30 credits)
  • Britain on the Modern Stage (30 credits)
  • Dissertation (LLT) (30 credits)
  • Modern Identities: Literature of the Global Eighteenth Century (30 credits)
  • European Languages (French 2) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (French 3) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (French 4) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Italian 2) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Italian 3) (30 credits)
  • Journalism in Practice (30 credits)
  • Language, Soft Power and Cultural Diplomacy (30 credits)
  • Advanced Applied Linguistics (30 credits)
  • Work Placement (Level 6) (30 credits)
  • Language Research Project (French, Italian, Spanish) (30 credits)
  • Research Placement (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Spanish 2) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Spanish 3) (30 credits)
  • European Languages (Spanish 4) (30 credits)

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