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English and American Literature BA (Hons)

Royal Holloway, University of London

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Royal Holloway, University of London

Course options

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

On BA English & American Literature, you will have the opportunity to explore the distinct but interrelated literary traditions of two nations and cultures spanning five centuries, from the early 1600s to the present day. This degree is directly informed by the creative and critical mix of academic experts in the College's top-rated English department.You will begin the degree with a grounding in the two distinct literary cultures, then you choose options allowing you to explore different periods, genres and topics. In your final year you will continue to follow your own interests, specialising and taking research-based options or writing a dissertation.You'll be exposed to a wide variety of areas in American literature, including the literature of the first encounter, nineteenth-century and African-American writing, satire, New York School poetry, drama, the urban novel and writing about music and the novella. In addition you can take advantage of an exceptional range of options in English literature, theory and postcolonial literature.You will have the chance to take courses in other departments, studying American history or film, to broaden your understanding of America and will be offered the chance to study abroad, enhancing your understanding of the USA or another country.You can go beyond the study of existing literature, with the opportunity to take modules in creative writing and will be taught by academics who have won national and College prizes for teaching and for their publications.- Gain a grounding in two distinct literary cultures.- Specific American literature centred core modules.- Take American history and film modules outside of English.- Teachers include prize-winning American novelists, Ben Markovits and Douglas Cowie- The opportunity to study in the USA for one year.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 25,900per year

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : ABB - AAB

Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required.Socio-economic factors which may have impacted an applicant鈥檚 education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants.Required: A Level Grade B in an essay based subject.

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Royal Holloway, University of London

Royal Holloway, University of London

  • University League Table

    38th

  • Campus address

    Royal Holloway, University of London, Royal Holloway, University of London Egham Hill, Egham, Surrey, TW20 0EX, United Kingdom

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Royal Holloway offers dedicated wellbeing, academic and financial support to international students.
Almost a third of students are from outside the UK, meaning there鈥檚 a welcoming and strong international spirit on campus.
Royal Holloway partners with local and global industry, culture and governments, leading to first-class career opportunities for you.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    20th out of 96 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    147 73%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    3rd

    18

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.05 76%

    75th

    5

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