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English and American Literature with a Placement Year BA (Hons)

University of East Anglia

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


Overview

The writers of Britain and America are deeply connected. They share common language, readers, and reference points. And they鈥檙e also very different. Our English and American Literature with a Placement Year degree explores the commonalities and differences. You鈥檒l study in Norwich, a UNESCO City of Literature with a vibrant contemporary writing scene. American Studies and Creative Writing are two of the most famous and highly regarded departments in the UK. You鈥檒l learn with authors and experts doing world-leading research on Anglo-American literature. You鈥檒l delve into works from Chaucer and Shakespeare to Whitman and Dickinson. You鈥檒l read contemporary poets and novelists such as Leslie Marmon Silko, Colson Whitehead and Terrance Hayes. Our Four-Year English and American Literature with a Placement Year course allows you to tailor your studies around your interests. You鈥檒l choose from a range of specialist modules. And you can also develop your own bespoke research project. On this version of the course, you鈥檒l also have the opportunity to spend your third year in a work placement, gaining invaluable real-world experience. Our English and American Literature degree provides tools to comprehend the past and present. UEA is home to UEA Live, which hosts an acclaimed annual literary festival. Previous speakers include UEA alumni like Ian McEwan and Nobel Prize winner Kazuo Ishiguro. Other speakers have included Toni Morrison, Susan Sontag, Zadie Smith, and Salman Rushdie. On this course you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of Anglo-American literary cultures. It prepares you for a range of career options. Our graduates have moved into research, teaching, journalism, and the Civil Service. Publishing, NGOs, PR, and marketing are among other destinations. Are you ready to start your literary adventure?


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Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website:


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Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 20,600per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : ABB

including English Literature, or one of the subjects listed below.English Language and Literature, English Language, History, Ancient History, History of Art, Archaeology, Anthropology, Classical Civilisation, Classical Studies, Politics, Government and Politics, Sociology, Drama, Theatre Studies, Film Studies, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Media Studies, Psychology or Law

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University of East Anglia

University of East Anglia

  • University League Table

    21st

  • Campus address

    University of East Anglia UEA, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7TJ, United Kingdom

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UEA is a highly respected university. It offers a safe environment on the edge of the historic and diverse city of Norwich and beautiful English countryside.
UEA's global student body is well supported from the moment of application, right through to becoming an alumnus, with student satisfaction as a key priority.
Key employers for UEA's international students include Siemens, BDO, HSBC, PwC and Apple.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    American Studies

    7th out of 7 1

    31st out of 96 10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 171
    134 78%

    4th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    5th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.04 76%

    5th

    1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    146 72%

    27th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    65.0 65%

    77th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.08 77%

    68th

    21

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