English with a Foundation Year - BA (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
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Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Birmingham
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Duration
4 Years
This diverse and creative course incorporating a Foundation Year is a must for anyone passionate about English, whether that be language, literature, drama or creative writing.
As part of the foundation year you will develop essential skills and knowledge which will help you succeed in your future degree level studies and which will be transferable to your future career.
You will study a variety of subjects, including language and literature, drama and creative writing, and will learn how these different aspects of English study interact with one another.
Alongside this you will develop core skills in research, critical analysis, planning and evaluation, creativity and effective communication. Understanding how English is studied in context, developing that knowledge and applying it through a range of assignments and assessments, will provide you with a strong foundation upon which to progress to degree-level study at the School of English.
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OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.
GCSE English Language at grade C/4 or above
Equivalent level 2 qualifications can be accepted
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
See level 3 entry under Irish Leaving Certificate for full details
English Language at grade C or above
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
You will benefit from student-focused and research-informed teaching in a friendly and supportive learning environment where you will be taught by respected academics and expert practitioners who foster a community of experimentation, innovation and inclusivity.
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Subjects
- Multimedia
- Education Studies
- English
- Writing
- Creative Writing
- Professional Contexts
- Research Project
- Independent Study
- International Dimensions
- Professional
Course programme
During your foundation year you will be taught in small classes where active participation is part of the teaching methodology.
Your study will involve reading and analysis, discussion and debate, and practical activities which allow you to test and implement your skills and knowledge. In addition to attending classes you will be required to complete preparation and follow-up tasks and activities to support your learning.
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
- Language and Creativity
- Language and Texts
- Literature in the World
- Literature In Time
- Researching English
- Writing Development
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 80 credits):
- Literature, Drama and Origin
- Foundations of Language
- Foundations of Creative Writing
- Key Critical Concepts
- Craft of Writing
- Literature and Conflict
- Language in Action
- Modern Drama
Year two
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete the following CORE module (totalling 20 credits):
- Writing and the Environment
- Contemporary Theatre and Theory
- Grammar and Sounds
- The Romantics
- Writing Short Stories
- Collaborative Practice
- Work Placement
- Foundations of Screenwriting
- Writing Poetry
- Writing Audio Drama
- Documentary Drama
- Language in Society
- Gender, Sexuality and Culture
- Literature and the Child
- The Victorians
- Multicultural Writing
- Early Modern Literature
Year three
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete the following CORE module (totalling 40 credits):
- Major Project
- Applied Sociolinguistics
- Making Theatre: Practitioners and Performance
- Modernism and its Legacies
- Writing the Novel
- Forensic Linguistics
- Language and Gender
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Writing Creative Nonfiction
- Writing Short Films
- Nature Writing
- Literature, Art and Philosophy
- The Gothic
- Psychology in Victorian Literature
- Speculative Fiction
- Shakespeare Studies
- Moral Philosophy
- Milton’s Epic
- Film
- World Literature
- The Uncanny
- Corpus Linguistics
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International students
Award: BA (Hons) Starting: Sep 2021
Mode - Full Time
Duration - 4 years
Fees - £13,200 per year
English with a Foundation Year - BA (Hons)
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Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College
Foundation degree West Midlands / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
South Worcestershire College
Course OnlinePrice on request -
West Lothian College
Course OnlinePrice on request -
School of Education - University of Aberdeen
Bachelor's degree Distance LearningPrice on request -
City College Norwich
Course OnlinePrice on request -
University of Phoenix
Master OnlinePrice on request -
Royal Academy of Dance
HND Distance Learning£ 6001-7000
See all