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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
When you choose to study an English Literature degree at the University of Worcester, you are not simply choosing to explore a diverse and challenging range of books and authors. You are embarking on a journey which asks you to have new and transformative encounters with texts - on paper and in the digital realm, from around the world and from Worcester itself. You will be invited to think about how their use of language changes our understanding of our lives, the lives of others, and the world around us. With the support of your academic tutors, this journey prepares you for a wealth of careers, with our students taking up jobs in publishing, teaching, marketing, the heritage and charity sectors, and many more. You will also be able to take your studies further on an academic or vocational postgraduate course.
Key features- Available as a Single Honours degree or as part of a Joint Honours degree with subjects including Creative Writing, English Language, Media & Cultural Studies, and History- Guest lectures from literary figures such as Owen Sheers, Carol Ann Duffy and Patience Agbabi- Develop expertise suited to a range of careers, from teaching to marketing. You will also be well prepared for postgraduate study- Through our work project module and numerous internship opportunities, you can enhance your employability whilst you study- Excellent industry links, including partnerships with Worcester Cathedral and Hay Festival
Why the University of Worcester?The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We鈥檙e based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.At Worcester small class sizes, supportive tutors and professionally focussed courses mean you鈥檒l be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we鈥檙e first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.-
First in the UK for sustained employmentand/or further study (excluding specialist institutions), 5 years after graduation 鈥� Longitudinal Education Outcomes data 2024.-
First in the UK for quality education鈥� Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024.-
Ofsted Outstandingin 2023 the University鈥檚 primary and secondary teacher training programmes were rated 鈥極utstanding鈥�.Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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拢 16,200per year
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University of Worcester
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University League Table
88th
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Campus address
University of Worcester, Henwick Grove, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 6AJ, England
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