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English Language and Literature BA (Hons)

Aston University

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Sandwich / Placement

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


Ready to become an expert communicator and discover the crucial role of English language and literature in today鈥檚 world?


Course description

The BA (Hons) English Language and Literature course has been designed with your future in mind, linking your studies to professionally relevant contexts with practical applications. It is directly informed by the research expertise of our staff, who specialise in disciplines spanning linguistics, literature, language education, workplace communication and more.We study everything from poetry and plays to news reporting and social media, providing you with the opportunity to develop skills in linguistic analysis, while exploring literary genres from Shakespeare to post-apocalyptic science fiction, considering periods from the seventeenth century to the present day. This equips you with theoretical depth, cutting-edge linguistic abilities and techniques for close reading and analysis, applicable in legal, educational and business domains.The integrated placement year offers the chance to apply your learning in a work or study placement in the UK or overseas. Whether you choose to study abroad, work for a company or to teach, Aston University鈥檚 links with employers, schools and universities around the world mean you will have a wide range of options to boost your employability.


Key course benefits

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Investing in you

鈥� English at Aston University was ranked 5th in the UK for 'spend per student' (Guardian, 2023)-


Teaching that works

鈥� 96% of students felt positive about teaching on their course (English Language and Literature; National Student Survey, 2023)-


Gold standard teaching

鈥� Aston University was awarded Gold 鈥� the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)-


Excellent prospects

鈥� Aston University was named runner-up in the University of the Year for Graduate Employment Award (Times/Sunday Times Good University 大象传媒)-


Earn more

鈥� Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average 拢36,100 five years after graduating (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2023)-


Our academics are clear

鈥� 100% of students felt that teaching staff were good or very good at explaining things (English Language and Literature; National Student Survey, 2023)


Course details


Modules

For more information on this course and a full list of modules, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/english-language-and-literature-ba


Assessment method

For more information on the methods of assessment on this course, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/english-language-and-literature-ba

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 18,250per 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 : BCC - BBC

BBC: Standard offer // BCC: If student is also presenting either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade B // or eligible for Contextual offer (more details https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready)

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University information

Aston University

Aston University

  • University League Table

    39th

  • Campus address

    Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham, Birmingham, B4 7ET, England

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Aston Power Skills: embedded in every undergraduate degree. You鈥檒l develop the four Power Skills that global employers are looking for.
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Award-winning careers support: opportunities for placements, work experience, or job-focused modules to help you succeed.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    38th out of 96

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    135 67%

    35th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    12th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.12 78%

    63rd

    6

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